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Occupational Therapist

by Brenda
(Portland, Maine)

I am an occupational therapist trying desperately to find the most current training on the Wilbarger Deep Pressure and Proprioceptive Technique (DPPT). Does anyone know of a course that is being offered---ANYWHERE?! I am very concerned with the inconsistencies being used in our clinic and question the validity of the technique that is being used by the therapists. I am also concerned that the techniques that are being used could be counter productive.

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Sep 30, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brushing did work for my 4 yr old son
by: Jackie

My son is 4 years old and he has recently been diagnosed with Tactile Defensiveness, which makes so much sense to us now. We were told by his OT at school to brush him and it worked but now we have another issue. He is potty training, doing really well except he refuses to look at and/or touch his penis in any way. If anyone has any suggestions we could really use them.
Sep 22, 2009
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by: Anonymous

YOu might check out the SPD Foundation's new eLearning program. They also offer ongoing professional ed credits. http://spdfoundation.net/edevents.html
Sep 19, 2009
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by: Rosemary

I too am a pediatric OT. It seems that since the article came out in AJOT about the efficacy of the Wilbarger Protocol, we don't hear much about it anymore. I no longer really use the protocol as they outlined it. I will incorporate brushing in a sensory diet if it makes sense for the family and the child - and only if I can work it into a routine as well. I also have issues with people doing brushing and not really "reading" the child. In my opinion, it used to be "the thing" to do with a child and was over-used by under trained people.
Sep 18, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Me too!
by: Nicole OT

I have the same concerns, not so much within our clinic, but across other team members (teachers, etc). I have had very little luck in finding any info on DPPT courses, as the Wilbargers don't seem to have a website anymore. I'll keep searching and will post if I can find anything. Please do the same! :o)
Sep 17, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		wish I could help..but
by: Luna

I can't answer your question. I didn't find out about my two boys proprioception, sensory problems until they were too old to help. I do, however think it might not be too late for the 16 year old. Do you have any advice for me? He likes me to pull on his joints, press them, likes deep hugs. Sweet young man, very dyslexic and not sensitive to touch. The other who is 18 is very hypersensative and I don't think he will let me help him. My 16 year old sons knees hurt, alot and at the end of the day, he has a funny gait, looks like he is in pain. Can you direct me to any websites that might help me? Do I have to take him to an OT...it seems to me that not too many people know about this very real condition.

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