not a straight jacket

...no, a compression vest.
but ryan insists on calling it sofie's straight jacket.

so, 45 minutes at a time....

...a number of times a day brings some stability and smiles to a sweet face.

OT (occupational therapy) is a good thing...a very good thing.
sensory integration dysfunction...you get it, you can get a straight jacket too!

********the compression vest is used for a few things. one is pressure throughout sofie's trunk which she desires and strives for. another thing is stability. when she has pressure, she feels more stable. so we do joint compressions and a brushing protocol as needed, but that lasts only a short time. the compression vest is like getting a long bear hug that gives you that happy place. wanna know more? let me know...sensory integration dysfunction or sensory processing dysfuntion is pretty interesting stuff...straight jackets and all!*******