What is a hug machine?
A deep machine or a distinct box is a device that puts pressure on a human body using padded boards and is controlled by a user to change the amount of pressure. This deep pressure is very calming for many people, especially those with autistic spectrum disorders, such as autism or Asperger's disorder. They embrace machines are used by adults and children to help regulate anxiety and gain comfort, especially when another person's touch is unwanted or unavailable. Many people with autistic spectrum disorders seem to be able to calm down the body's constant pressure on the body and feel good. Human contact, such as a hug, may be too over -evaluating, not to provide the right type of pressure or require too much social interaction to be useful. People with disorder of hyperactivity with lack of attention (ADHD) and some types of anxiety also tend to find Hug Machine calming and soothing, and some people without any disorders are also calming.
Hug machine, also known as a compression machine, was developed by a scientist and author of Temple Grandin, who has autism. After observing the soothing effect of deep pressure on the animals, it developed it to calm down when it felt excessive stimulated, after observing the soothing effect of deep pressure. The deep pressure includes a solid touch, such as hugging or massage, unlike light pressure such as stroking. It is still not clear why the deep pressure is soothing, but it seems to be for many animals and people with or without neurological disorders.
both children and adults can benefit from hugs. It is important that a person using the hug of the machine is able to control the pressure, slowly increases and reduces it as needed and stops it with cash. The machine can also be used to increase human tolerance by increasing the length and intensity of the session. People who are claustrophobic are likely to consider the machine to embrace but almost no other negativeThere are no more effects.
It is possible to buy or rent a hug machine, including machines designed in cooperation with Grandin, online and shops. It is important that the machine suits the person to use it. This machine could also be made at home with a certain degree of carpentry skills. A similar effect can be found in small children using chairs, pillows or rolling a baby into a mat or heavy blanket, although it is less practical for older children.