The Therapressure Protocol® is a therapeutic protocol designed specifically to address sensory defensiveness. Sensory defensiveness can present in a number of ways, but is most obvious when children are over-responsive to different types of sensory stimuli. The Therapressure Protocol®, sometimes known as the Brushing Program, provides specific, organising sensory input to assist people with sensory-defensiveness to integrate sensory information in a manner that, over time, results in a decrease in sensory defensiveness.
At MoveAbout Therapy Services we work with families to implement a home-based intensive implementation of the Therapressure Protocol as appropriate. For home-based implementation, we provide families with the necessary training and instruction, and consultation on complimentary sensory diet activities, to ensure the greatest chance for improvement in the areas identified as of concern for the family.
Note: The Therapressure Protocol® should only be provided once the caregiver has been trained by an instructor who has completed the appropriate training. Incorrect use of the Therapressure device (or another brush) may be harmful.