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Autism (ASD) | Last Active: Jun 19 1:34pm | Replies (1156)
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@mamacita As I read your post, a couple of things dawned on me. Most nights our cat [a rescue who has trust concerns] sleeps plastered to my leg. I have realized her weight and warmth is an anchor for me in a fibro flare and sensory issues being an autie. When she chooses to sleep on the chair, I miss her. She gives me a sense of comfort, besides being a little "hot potato". Critters know how to heal, no doubt.
Ginger
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Dear, sweet @gingerw, our little old man Pug is truly a therapy dog. From the very first day we got him from the shelter, he would cuddle up wherever I was and go to sleep.
He never failed to find just the right spot to plant himself. I always have a certain level of pain, but he never fails to be there for me. Animals are so intelligent. Our Sheltie, Franklin, also never failed to go and lie down next to whoever was hurting the most. He just knew.
Pressure therapy has been around for a good while. I know personally it works for me. Believe it or not, in the early days of Autism Awareness, we in the School System had permission from the family to "sandwich" our charges between two bean bag chairs, purchased specifically for that purpose. The children would beg to be "squished. " They felt so relaxed and calm afterwards.
Pardon me while I go check on bean bag prices! Love you big!
Mamacita