Evidence suggests that weight and pressure inputs provide both tactile and proprioceptive input to the body, calming the central nervous system as well as providing postural support and input to weak, floppy, or low tone (hypotonia) musculature. Compression Deep touch pressure causes the release of both serotonin and dopamine in the brain. These are "happy" neurotransmitters and produce a feeling of calm. Sensory Compression and Deep pressure often increase our Happy hormones while also slowing down our involuntary functions such as heart rate, blood pressure and the stress hormone cortisol. Some of these conditions that benefit from deep pressure input are as follows, but not limited to: AutismSensory processing disorderAnxietySensory Tactile DefensivenessPremature birthADHDOCDLow ToneHypotoniaDevelopmental delaysEating disordersMisophoniaHyperacusisAsperger’s syndromeDyspraxiaPostural disorderMotor coordination disordersSpeech disordersLearning disabilitiesExecutive function disordersFragile X syndromeSleep disordersMood disordersTourette syndrome Use an easy pull through thread to completely remove tag if desired, to limit sensory sensitivity increasing calmness and focus capabilities of child
