What is Vibration Therapy for Autism?

Vibration has many therapeutic benefits for people of all ages, with or without sensory processing disorders.

Vibrations are recognized through the touch and hearing sensory systems. The brain analyzes this information before sending a motor signal to the muscles to respond. The transmission of information allows us to detect sensory impulses from our surroundings or bodies, analyze them, and then respond motorically. Therefore, vibration therapy targets the somatosensory system.

Vibration therapy has been reported to be effective for individuals with nerve damage, autism, or sensory dysfunction, in a variety of ways.

Vibration therapy is reported to be beneficial for children with sensory processing challenges.

A benefit of vibration therapy is that it can be whole body or localized. Whole body vibration therapy takes place in a closed setting where the client sits or stands on a vibrational platform and the therapist directs how the person should be positioned. In contrast, handheld vibration therapy can be implemented at home and can be used more specifically depending on the needs of the person or child.

Vibration tools such as a hand-held or fixed massager may deliver strong vibratory sensations. This can help autistic children with low arousal by providing somatosensory stimuli and can be used on the child’s back, arms, and legs. It can also help children with hypersensitivity when adjusted accordingly.

Vibration therapy can be a great way to find relaxation, especially for autistic children who are sensory seekers. Many sensory seekers require proprioceptive input, i.e. heavy work input. Physical exercises that provide this input include pushing, pulling, hanging, weightlifting, etc. but, if you’re seeking an alternative that doesn’t involve physical exercise, vibration can provide some of the support.

What is vibrating pillow for?

These vibrating pillows and sensory cushion for autism are a comfortable and convenient way to provide soothing, regulating and healing effects to any part of your body.

In particular, children with sensory processing disorders / sensory integration dysfunction enjoy, and often need or crave, the input these pillows provide.

For the under sensitive child, the pillows can provide the absolute necessary input to help calm and regulate their system. You could even place the pillow next to your child to help them drift into a peaceful sleep.

For the oversensitive child, it can be a tool to help increase their tolerance to tactile input. Either way, it's uses within the scope of a sensory processing disorder are invaluable.

Adults can also benefit from the therapeutic healing and relaxation powers of these massage pillows. They are a most comfortable way to target certain areas of the body that need to be soothed and comforted.

These colorful, lightweight, fun-shaped portable vibrating cushions offer a gentle sensation when they are squeezed or sat on, relaxing, calming and soothing the body.
Kids that have trouble sitting for meals, stories, car rides, shopping trips, school work, movies, or anything else will be comforted by the vibrations.
The vibrating cushions can calm kids who need more sensory feedback or help train hypersensitive kids to tolerate more sensations.

Use them at home! Use them at school! Use them in restaurants or on the go!

You can put these pillows on sore tired muscles; neck, shoulders, feet, legs, or your back. Relaxation will come, muscle spasms and soreness will fade!

Although targeted to the specific area which is in contact with the pillow, its calming and relaxing effects will certainly impact the entire sensory system as each part relaxes.

After all, who doesn't enjoy a good vibration massage?

In short, is vibration good for autism and add?

Many children with sensory difficulties love soothing vibration. Now you can provide this stimulation with the pressure Vibrating Massage Pillow! It starts vibrating as soon as you squeeze it. Children love to sit on top of the pillow, lean back on it, or hug it to feel the relaxing and calming vibrations.

To turn it off, just remove pressure and the vibration stops. Best of all, there are no cords, remotes, or switches to worry about! Just squeeze and enjoy the vibrations without the worry of complicated operating instructions or switches.

The Vibrating Massage Pillow features a soft, durable corduroy cover and is foam filled. Gentle vibrations encourage relaxation and work well to calm an over stimulated person. Use it to help people relax and go to sleep.

Each child with autism experiences a variety of different sensory, behavior, and communication challenges and, because of this, it’s important that every child receives individualized treatments. This therapy has been shown as effective for some autistic children, but it won’t necessarily help every individual.

It’s important to note that not all children will enjoy vibration, so it’s essential for parents to be mindful of their unique child’s needs and demands before considering this form of therapy for their loved ones.

FOR ALL KIDS

• Who have difficulty sitting for short or long periods of time

• Who get distracted easily Who have tactile sensitivities

• Who have trouble concentrating

• Who could use some help with relaxation

• Who have difficulty with calming down

• Who have difficulty getting to sleep

• Who would enjoy being massaged

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