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Chris

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The vest gives you a special feeling that is difficult to describe, but it is ABSOLUTELY A GREAT FEELING! Every time before I put it on, I find it hard to imagine that it will work, especially if I am not feeling well at that moment due to overstimulation or other tensions. But time and again, it surprises me: I feel calmer almost immediately, and after about twenty minutes, I feel a lot better. When I wear the vest during an activity, such as at the supermarket or other busy environments, I immediately notice that the most intense stimuli are dampened. THE SHARP EDGES ARE GONE, so to speak, which means I can either last longer or suffer less from the stimuli afterwards.

Hi, I’m Chris, 26 years old, and I’ve been diagnosed with autism. I’ve been using the pressure vest for about two months now, almost every day. I usually wear it before and after an activity, but sometimes also during an activity. At first, I really had to get used to it. As someone who can get extremely annoyed by a seam in my sock or a label in my shirt, I initially found wearing the vest a bit difficult. The vest is not very flexible, so movement (especially when it is inflated) is somewhat limited, not very much, but I had to get used to it. Fortunately, I got used to it pretty quickly, and now I can’t do without it.

‘It’s like I can retreat anywhere, anytime!’

Mom of Mariëlla

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She is visibly much calmer. The vest works wonderfully!
The cardigan is fantastic!
Our daughter suffers greatly from overstimulation and anxiety. Whereas she used to need two days to calm down, since using the vest she only needs a few hours. When our daughter is very overstimulated, she can no longer function properly. For example, eating independently at the end of the day seemed impossible despite a lot of practice. Since we started putting the vest on her during dinner, she can eat by herself and is visibly much calmer. We also regularly use the vest preventively in situations that we know will be difficult for her. After using the vest, she can clearly cope with these situations much better!
Highly recommended! It’s great that you can borrow the vest first, and the service is excellent, with good communication about how the vest works.

– Mom of Mariëlla

Anonymous (autism)

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The vest makes me feel safer.
“Because of my autism, I often feel very insecure, especially when doing things on my own, for example at work. Wearing the pressure vest has made me feel safer, so I can face these situations with less stress. It feels like I have a shield with me that I can use when I feel anxious or when there are a lot of changes happening around me.
I definitely recommend the vest!”

– Anonymous

Supervisor Ingrid

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He can join in with the others more often.
“We have been using the vest for several months now and are seeing really great results, with our youngster being able to participate in activities that would otherwise cause him a lot of anxiety.It promotes his participation in society, he can join in with the rest more often and is making great strides in his development.
So we are very happy with the Squease vest!”
– Coordinating supervisor Ingrid – Philadelphia Care Foundation

Levi

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He wears it very casually and looks very relaxed!
We are still adjusting, and I am trying very hard to stay within Levi’s boundaries and have not yet been able to use the vest when it is ‘necessary.’
At the right moments, he wears it very casually and looks very relaxed.

– mom of Susan

Anonymous

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It calms me down when I’m feeling tense.
The first time I wore the pressure vest, it felt very claustrophobic and I couldn’t get used to it.
After using it for a longer period of time and renting it for a longer period, I really started to like it.

At first, it affected my sleeping habits; I used it to help me sleep. Later (after about two months), I started using it regularly when I felt tension building up, and it always had the desired effect.
The pressure vest helps me get through the day better, and I use it when necessary, which varies from day to day.

It calms me down when I’m feeling tense. It also helps me sleep much better.
I am very satisfied with the Squease pressure vest and the service provided.

– Anonymous

Mom Danielle

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He doesn’t want to be without his pressure vest anymore!
“Since our son Kyan (8 years old) started using the pressure vest, he has been much calmer. He can concentrate much better in class, and when we go on outings together, the vest helps him control his overstimulation 🤩.Recently, we went to Plopsa Indoor, and he wore the pressure vest at home and in the car. He wasn’t nervous, didn’t bite his nails, and we had a very calm Kyan with us. 😃. We had a great day with him! We really enjoyed it! He was so calm at that moment, thanks to the help of the vest! 😊 He doesn’t want to be without it anymore!

– Mom Danielle

Coby (68)

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It brings me back into my body much more quickly.
I am quite sensitive to excessive stimuli, and when that happens, I cannot remain comfortable in my body. My mind remains active, which is very unpleasant and exhausting. I then seek solace in yoga, warmth, and quiet places. That is also a form of exertion.

That’s why I decided to try out the pressure vest. It helps me reconnect with my body much more quickly because the pressure from the vest emphasizes that, but I also feel much warmer thanks to the material, which is another improvement. I can also put it on whenever I want to collect myself. The pressure remains noticeable for longer after those 20 minutes, even when the vest is off. For me, it’s a step forward and a solution.

– Coby