12-09-2011, 02:08 AM
Don't know if this is old news for everyone. Came across this linked to autism.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squeeze_machine
http://www.articlesbase.com/mental-healt...39426.html
Quote:Researchers are unable to discover why pressure helps an autistic person to relieve his tension. The autistic person feels anxiety and tension over many daily routines, and it is possible that when they focus on a single feeling, they are able to feel a certain calmness. Since autistic persons are constantly tense, they are unable to interact socially. So because of the pressure their tension is abated. Many programs use this hug machine and the effect on autistic persons is being studied.http://templegrandin.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squeeze_machine
http://www.articlesbase.com/mental-healt...39426.html