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Helps calm children with SPD/ASD Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) in ASD People with spectrum disorders often have sensory processing challenges; in fact, one of the official criteria for spectrum disorder is "Hyper- or hyporeactivity to sensory input or unusual interests in sensory aspects of the environment (e.g., apparent indifference to pain/temperature, adverse response to specific sounds or textures, excessive smelling or touching of objects, visual fascination with lights or movement). While not experienced by every individual on the spectrum, SPD can have a significant impact on individuals ability to function comfortably in day to day life. For example, people with ASD and SPD may have increased difficulty with: Sitting in a classroom with bright lights or moving objects Wearing appropriate clothes such as coats with long sleeves Coping with the noise and confusion of school hallways or lunchrooms Responding appropriately to touch or pain Deep Touch Pressure Therapy is used to alleviate some of the symptoms that come with sensory processing difficulties. Deep pressure can help calm children with ASD who experience hyper- or hypo-sensitivity. Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS) is firm but gentle squeezing, hugs, or holding that relaxes the nervous system. This pressure can be applied with the hands, special massage tools, or products that your child can wear or wrap around themselves to provide pressure. Done properly, this therapy triggers a chain reaction in the body that releases an overall sense of calm and peace. Sensory processing difficulties come in many shapes and forms. sensory processing issues cause high levels of anxiety in a person. Deep touch pressure therapy is used to help reduce arousal levels and anxiety. Another purpose of deep touch pressure therapy is to support sensory modulation. This therapy triggers a calming reflex in the body when the individual is overwhelmed with the input received from the sensory systems. Individuals with ASD or sensory processing disorders have altered touch sensitivities. They can’t process the stimulation by eliminating the unnecessary sensory input. This causes them to be overloaded with sensory input, which in turn causes anxiety and panic.