Aβ-CT Affective Touch: Touch Pleasantness Ratings for Gentle Stroking and Deep Pressure Exhibit Dependence on A-Fibers
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DOI: 10.1523/eneuro.0504-22.2023
Abstract: Abstract Gentle stroking of the skin is a common social touch behavior with positive affective consequences. A preference for slow versus fast stroking of hairy skin has been closely linked to the firing of unmyelinated… read more here.
Keywords: gentle stroking; deep pressure; pleasantness; touch pleasantness ... See more keywords
Effect of Short-Term Deep-Pressure Portable Seat on Behavioral and Biological Stress in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Pilot Study
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DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9020048
Abstract: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have challenging behaviors, which are associated with difficulties in parenting. Deep pressure is a therapeutic modality in occupational therapy, and it was reported to produce a calming effect. This… read more here.
Keywords: stress; autism; autism spectrum; deep pressure ... See more keywords