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Based on the theory of Ayres Sensory Integration, the DPPT, or sensory brushing technique, uses a prescribed method of providing stimulation through pressure touch massage, to help the mind-brain-body self-organize. I’m sure you are wondering why I would go to such lengths to avoid brushing my teeth. This is something my mother asked quite a bit when I was a young child, perhaps every day…perhaps three times a day.

The vibrating electric toothbrush, like the manual toothbrushes mentioned above, also comes with three-sided toothbrush heads. These work almost identically to an automatic regular toothbrush in that you hold them over the tooth, rather than brush with more movement. Difficulty with self regulation– including paying attention, transitioning between activities, motor coordination, functional communication, safe behaviors Apply firm consistent pressure – light pressure will disorganize the system or cause increased arousal Outer brush heads / wings can be bent and repositioned (preferably by the dentist) for improved access, including adjusting the width or spread. The toothbrush uses a light-timer to make sure kids brush for the recommended two minutes. The bright flashing light will activate when you press the button and switch off automatically after two minutes.An autistic toothbrush will not only improve your child’s oral health, but it will also give them a sense of pride and accomplishment. It shows them that they are capable of doing something that other people take for granted every day. This will go a long way towards improving self-esteem and confidence. Popette Tip - This tip attachment is an adaptor that lets you use lollipops with the Z-Vibe. Just twist the Popette Tip into the Z-Vibe handle, then press a lollipop into the Popette Tip. Lollipops are a fun way to get kids interested in sensory oral motor exercises. It’s not as effective as a toothbrush but it’s a start. As they get desensitized, it will be easier to introduce a toothbrush after some time. Sensory brushing should not cause pain. It might take some practice and effort to complete the cycles, but it will be worth it!

Eventually, I caught on and I pretended to continue sleeping through the night and didn’t get up to do “the spit and rinse”. However, my very resourceful mother then took to wiping the toothpaste off my teeth as I feigned sleep. There was no getting past my mother’s understandable determination to avoid letting her child’s mouth rot. For example, if a child has a difficult time tolerating a busy environment like a birthday party or holiday gathering, brushing can be used to ‘prepare’ the child’s nervous system to enter that situation, by aiding regulation. At bedtime, brushing can be used as part of a wind-down routine to signal the brain and body to get ready to sleep. I needed to find a toothbrush that I could somehow use! The toothbrush had to be without those nylon bristles that I can’t stand in my mouth, but also strong enough so that I could get a very satisfying floss. Usually we recommend going with the softest/standard level by default. Unless someone chews through or causes damage to anything else they chew on (chews through pencils, chews holes in shirts, etc.), in which case the XT level would be longer lasting.A warm cup of milk, a short yoga sequence, brushing and a bedtime story can prepare all the sensory systems for rest. These toothbrushing tips are interventions for making brushing teeth easier, or strategies for helping with sensory challenges that impact tooth brushing. I bought Ben the softest toothbrushes I could find, but he still said that brushing hurt his teeth. Natural bristles are often recommended for people with soft enamel or sensitive gums, so I thought they might work for Ben. The bristles of Fuchs Natural Bristle Toothbrush do have a different feel, and they are even softer than an extra-soft nylon bristle brush. At first, Ben was put off by the natural tan color of the bristles (“This is old! Somebody already used it!”), but once he tried it, he admitted that he preferred the feel of these bristles. Best of all, brushing his teeth is no longer painful. Oral-B Pulsar Vibrating Toothbrush

In the past it was simply referred to as the Wilbarger Brushing Protocol, or the Wilbarger Protocol. The DPPT refers to the specific sensory modulation techniques developed by Patricia Wilbarger, MEd, OTR, FAOTA. The second time a day can, and should, still be attempted, but can have less focus on quality, as you build the child’s tolerance to the task.Compact triple headed, smooth heart shaped pad positions bristles so they ‘surround’ all tooth surfaces simultaneously