Blog: Vestibular therapy
What does a sensory swing do?
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The sensory swing is a very simple device; the four-way, stretchable fabric gently squishes the person using it and provides full body compression. The deep touch pressure is great for winding down an overtired or hyperactive child. If added to a child’s evening routine, it may even help them fall...
What is a Sensory Swing?
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Vestibular therapy to calm and relax your child
![A girl is in a red sensory swing attached to a tree.](http://kidsdreamgym.com/cdn/shop/articles/Therapy-cuddle-swing-red-tree_1024x.jpg?v=1619752430)
We usually associate hammocks with relaxing in the backyard on a lazy Sunday afternoon. While they’re certainly great for that, hammocks can also be a valuable tool for vestibular therapy in children and adults with Sensory Processing Disorders. People with proprioceptive dysfunction, tactile defensiveness, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Attention-Deficit...