Sensory Direct Deep Pressure Compression Therapy Vest for ASD
If you, your child or a loved one struggle with managing stressful transitions and situations because of ASD or a similar condition, the proprioceptive feedback induced by the Sensory Direct Deep Pressure Compression Therapy Vest for ASD can make navigating these tricky situations a little bit easier. It's dually great for preventing tantrums and meltdowns at home and in the classroom if this is a familiar pattern.
What's Included?
Why Choose Sensory Direct?
Sensory Direct have made it their mission to design and manufacture products tailored to meet the specific unique needs of individuals with autism and other similar conditions. Unlike other brands that make multifunctional equipment that isn't directly suited for these conditions, Sensory Direct are committed to meeting the unique needs of individuals with sensory and proprioceptive related issues.
You can view their entire ASD management range by clicking the link below:
Sizing for the Deep Pressure Compression Therapy Vest
The Sensory Direct Deep Compression Vest is available in three different sizes. To find out which size is right for you or your child, please take a look at the sizing chart below:
| Vest Size | Age | Shoulder Strap Length |
| Small | Children Aged Approximately 6 - 7 | 40cm |
| Medium | Children Aged Approximately 7 - 14 | 50cm |
| Large | Children Aged 14 and Over | 55cm |
Can Adults Use a Sensory Direct Compression Vest?
Yes they can. If you're looking to purchase the Sensory Direct Deep Pressure Vest for an adult, we recommend you select a size Large.
Key Features and Benefits
- Incredible garment for lowering stress and anxiety in children and adults with autism
- Deep compression encourages relaxation and a calming feeling
- Proven to lower heart rate when an anxious episode begins
- Compression induces a feeling of safety and security
- Helps prevent an agitated episode gravitating into a larger episode
- Can be worn discreetly underneath a jumper or coat
- Available in three different sizes
Who's the Sensory Direct Deep Pressure Vest Designed For?
The Sensory Direct Pressure Vest is designed for individuals with autism who regularly experience meltdowns and proprioceptive-related tantrums. It uses a weightless brand of compression therapy to induce a feeling of safety and calm that cannot be achieved organically through interaction with objects.
Which Conditions Can a Pressure Vest Help With?
- Autism
- Proprioceptive Disorders
- Anxiety
- Hyperactivity
- OCD
- ADHD
- Insomnia
- Meltdowns
- Sensory Dysphoria
How Do I Fit the Deep Pressure Compression Vest?
Fitting a Compression Vest couldn't be easier. Simply wrap the central "body" section over the user and fasten the straps down at the shoulders and waist.
What Is Proprioceptive Feedback?
Proprioceptive feedback is the sense of reassurance we get when we understand where our bodies are in relation to other objects. With autistic individuals, their proprioception can be affected to the point where they constantly crave a compressive feeling that induces a sense of safety and security.
How Does Compression Help With Autism?
Common in autistic children and adults is the desire for a feeling of tight compression, which calms the individual down. Autistic children enjoy wrapping themselves in mats and various different items of clothing because this induces a feeling of safety and security.
The Sensory Pressure Compression Therapy Vest is an easy way to simulate this sensation by calming the wearer before a meltdown occurs.
