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Chris

Written by Joost Bloom on . Posted in Calm down, Concentration, Feeling good. No Comments on Chris

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!’

Mylan

Written by Renée Ruisch on . Posted in Calm down, Concentration. No Comments on Mylan

‘Even the teachers notice immediately improvement in calmness and concentration’
“We as parents are absolutely flabbergasted HOW focused our sweet busy boy is when he puts on his vest.
It goes very well at school with his vest on, and even the teachers notice METEEN improvement in calmness and concentration.
We are SO happy we were able to purchase this for our sweet boy.

Pictured is Mylan with our beloved Monique, his physio.
And to my great surprise, he cuts!

Mom of Tamara

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The cardigan was a good choice!
We use the pressure vest for our daughter who has autism. She really likes wearing the vest when she is feeling a little down. The vest is easy to adjust so that it fits perfectly and doesn’t slip. The pump is also easy to operate.

We are very happy that we can offer her some support with this pressure vest, which makes it easier for her to stay alert when necessary. A good choice!
– Mom of Tamara

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

Mama Claudette

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‘It was the first day in a very long time that he really felt comfortable‘
“Our little son was always very busy and restless, and found it very difficult to concentrate. We found out after a lot of research that he has SPD (sensory processing disorder), which makes him easily overexcited.

When he is “full,” nothing else comes in, and he tries to get rid of that overflowing feeling by moving around a lot, as well as by seeking a lot of hugs. Moreover, we were regularly unable to reach him at all. Fortunately, our wonderful pediatric physical therapist advised us to give it a try with a pressure vest (he was also allowed to try one at her practice a few times and really liked it).

When the pressure vest was delivered, we immediately put it on him. The effect was almost immediate: he became completely calm, and you could see him relax!It was the first day in a very long time that he really felt at ease, and that he didn’t know what to do with himself because of overstimulation.

We are now a month along and the improvement appears to be permanent. When necessary, he wears his vest for about 20 minutes, and the effect continues to be felt for hours afterwards. His ability to concentrate is much better, he has much more self-confidence, and he is especially pleased himself that he no longer has to move his restlessness away all the time (though he remains a wonderfully active little fellow). He really feels comfortable with the deep pressure of the vest and is much better able to avoid overstimulation and, if it does happen, process it.

This cardigan comes highly recommended!”

– Mama Claudette