WILBARGER THERAPRESSURE BRUSH
- Designed by Patricia Wilbarger. Oval in shape with a greater density of bristles, for more consistent treatment and a comfortable handle.
- The wilbarger protocol is a therapy program designed to reduce sensory and tactile defensivenes.
- Used as recommended, the wilbarger therapy brush can help desensitize children with Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder who are sensitive to touch, enhancing self regulation and decreasing anxiety.
- A sensory brush or brushing program is often indicated for pediatric clients that have sensory dysfunction such as tactile sensitivity, hyperactivity, or general sensory dysregulation.
- It can help patients who engage in unsafe or undesired behaviours or are sensory seeking.
- Brushing can help children who are slow-to-start, or overly cautious, and those that are picky eaters.
- Pediatric clients may benefits from brushing if they struggle with poor motor coordination or balance issues.
- Sensory brush most recommended for the Wilbarger Protocol Therapy.
- Designed by an Occupational Therapist.
- Large handle for ease use.
- Soft, dense bristle that give the perfect amount of sensory input for calming.
- Great for sensory processing disorder or autism spectrum disorder.
WILBARGER PROTOCOL
- The wilbarger Protocol is a deep pressure technique used with students who have sensory defensiveness.
- The purpose is to alter and normalize sensory processing which will assist with the student ability to function within the school setting and impact on the students social and work behaviors.
- Use the brush with a firm even pressure. Do not sweep brush. Hold brush horizontally. Move slowly think of steam cleaning and press hand enough to move the skin.
- Brush over clothes and or skin but do not move from skin to clothes. I.e. on arm just do skin when brushing over clothing pull it tight down to maximize pressure.
- Each student should have their own brush for hygiene reason.
- Always maintain contact with the person during the brushing procedures. Use hand palm versus finger tips.
- Student should be in a seated position if possible. Inform student of the procedures to occur. Do the procedure in a calm and quiet area.
Some of the Wilbarger Technique that shown by our Experience Occupational Therapist.
Some of the protocol how to use Willbarger Brush:
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