Therapeutic brushing is a technique to help a child with sensory dysfunction.
First, my disclaimer: get some professional advice. I am not a professional and this is not advice!
From THIS website: To use this technique with out instruction from a trained therapist could be harmful at the extreme, and at the minimum, useless.
Maddie had a lot of sensory issues. She saw an occupational therapist through her early intervention program who assessed Maddie and taught me the process.
For approximately one year, I did therapeutic brushing with Maddie. The “real” name for brushing is Wilbarger Protocol.
Using a soft plastic surgical brush, there is a pattern to brush in, for a set amount of time, ending the session with joint compressions. There are specific areas you are NOT supposed to brush. This is done every 4 hours throughout the day. It is a commitment.
In my experience, it was worthwhile. It helped Maddie be more aware of the space her body occupies (proprioception) and with being more OK with different textures/ pressures/ sensory input (tactile defensiveness).
If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask.
