A mechanical engineering grad student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has developed a vest that may help children with ADHD. The vest, which can also be used for adults, delivers deep pressure touch stimulation (DPTS) to the wearer.

"Occupational therapists working with children suffering from autism, ADHD and sensory processing disorders have observed that DPTS can increase attention to tasks and reduce anxiety and harmful behaviors by providing different sensory stimuli."

In clinical studies, Brian Mullen's vest was preferred over the more traditional weighted blankets. Mullen has developed a concept business called Therapeutic Systems, through which he hopes to further develop and market the vest. Source: News Max

Labels: attention, stimulation, sensory_processing_disorder

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