We all like hugs. They make us feel loved and protected, but there is so much more to it than that. For many individuals with sensory regulation challenges, the deep pressure input that hugs provide can help regulate their sensory system. Many kids will squish themselves under couch cushions, wear a heavy backpack or crash into the world around them in search of that deep pressure. Why? It all has to do with the proprioceptive and vestibular systems. There are five senses that we know about: taste, hear, smell, sight and touch. In addition to those five senses, there are […]
