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Deep pressure proprioceptive touch technique (DPPT): Previously known as the Wilbarger Protocol, DPPT was developed by two occupational therapists, Patricia and Julia Wilbarger, to address sensory defensiveness. This technique requires specific training and includes three parts where first a client’s arms, back, and legs are brushed firmly with a soft-bristled brush similar to a surgical brush. Then joint compressions are applied at specified joints throughout the body, and finally a sensory diet is prescribed to address sensory defensiveness. This technique has been effectively used to reduce sensory defensiveness and has been linked to bringing salivary cortisol levels closer to normal values in children with sensory processing deficits. The cortisol levels have been used as a measure of stress in children, and with the use of the DPPT, the levels of cortisol approached a normal level. The recommended frequency for this technique is every 2 h during...
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Schultz-Krohn, W. (2020). Deep Pressure Proprioception Touch Technique. In: Volkmar, F. (eds) Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6435-8_1056-3
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