Youth Compression Shirt - Calming, Sensory-Friendly, Long Sleeve | Kozie Kids

Evidence suggests that weight and pressure inputs provide both tactile and proprioceptive input to the body, calming the central nervous system as well as providing postural support and input to weak, floppy, or low tone (hypotonia) musculature. Compression Deep touch pressure causes the release of both serotonin and dopamine in the brain. These are "happy" neurotransmitters and produce a feeling of calm. Sensory Compression and Deep pressure often increase our Happy hormones while also slowing down our involuntary functions such as heart rate, blood pressure and the stress hormone cortisol. Some of these conditions that benefit from deep pressure input are as follows, but not limited to: Autism Sensory processing disorder Anxiety Sensory Tactile Defensiveness Premature birth ADHD OCD Low Tone Hypotonia Developmental delays Eating disorders Misophonia Hyperacusis Asperger’s syndrome Dyspraxia Postural disorder Motor coordination disorders Speech disorders Learning disabilities Executive function disorders Fragile X syndrome Sleep disorders Mood disorders Tourette syndrome Use an easy pull through thread to completely remove tag if desired, to limit sensory sensitivity increasing calmness and focus capabilities of child