SPD pressure suit?

EVA116

We just met with OT yesterday and she confirmed DD has SPD. She seeks out pressure.

The OT recommended a pressure suit (don't know if that is the right term).

Do these work? How long do they wear them?

This is all so new to me.

Also any book recommendations?

superkarynfragilistic

I am familiar with pressure vests and the like.  My daughter loved them when she was little.  Most times, she wore them when we were out and about and she was likely to go into sensory overload.  She also loved a good weighted blanket.  You may find it is a good deal of trial and error until you find the one that will work for your daughter.

Books:

The Out-of-Sync Child and The Out-of-Sync Child has Fun are two of my favorites.

 Good luck!

Chaos&Destruction

This is the one my daughter wears:

https://funandfunction.com/pressure-mesh-vest?-p-2362.html

this company offers a number of options...
we've also had this one (which has a weighed option, if you choose to use it, or not, either way works as weights are removable)

https://funandfunction.com/weighted-compression-vest-blue-p-5.html

Depending on age/size I've heard recommendations for using underarmor or C9 (Target) shirts in two sizes smaller than one would normally wear (less expensive option. 

Wearing can vary by child...my daughter wears hers nearly all day, I think they recommend 20 minutes at a time and increase. 

 I would further discuss this with your OT.   

 

kcisthebombdotcom

My son has a weighted vest. It works great. We started with 20 minutes on/20 minutes off, but now we're at an hour on/20 minutes off. It works for my child, but like anything it doesn't work for every child.

Also, for when we're going outside in the heat and the weighted vest isn't practical, those tight fitting, waterproof spf shirts (like so https://www.amazon.com/Speedo-UV-Sun-Shirt-Blue/dp/B002OU9M7G/ref=sr_1_4?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1342375140&sr=1-4&keywords=boys+swim+shirt ) work amazingly as well.

timewilltell

Our OT gave us a Spio Vest to try but it's too big since it wasn't orderd for Elijah but another kid instead. For the small amount of time he had it on it seemed to help him.

 He doesn't NEED it so we won't be ordering the right size...we were just trying to see if that helped his "fits." It helped but not a ton.

mommytoconnor

Alot of places call them sensory suits.  You can also use a weighted belt.  It depends on which your LO likes best.  My son hates the vest but will wear the belt.  Typically you should follow your OT recommendations.  The standard is about 20 minutes at a time and can be used every couple of hours.  My son has SPD and we just started using the belt and I do see a difference. Typically the weight is about 10 % of their body weight.