The Use of Compression & Weighted Vests in Occupational Therapy Treatments

Occupational therapists often use compression and weighted vests as a therapy tool with children with a variety of diagnoses such as Autism, ADHD, anxiety, or sensory processing difficulties. These vests provide proprioceptive (deep pressure) input to the child’s body to aid their overall regulation and attention. The deep pressure input these vests provide facilitates a physiological reaction by reducing heart …