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The DPS Editorial Team

Evidence-Based Content on Deep Pressure Stimulation

⚠️ Not Medical Professionals

We are not licensed occupational therapists, physicians, or medical professionals of any kind. All content on DeepPressureStimulation.com is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be treated as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any new therapy or treatment.

Who We Are

The DeepPressureStimulation.com Editorial Team is a group of dedicated health writers and researchers passionate about making evidence-based information on sensory therapy accessible to everyone.

We founded this site to bridge the gap between peer-reviewed clinical research and practical, everyday guidance — helping parents, caregivers, and individuals understand weighted blankets, compression therapy, and deep pressure tools based on the published science.

How We Research

📚 Peer-Reviewed Sources

Every factual claim is grounded in published research from journals including the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, Frontiers in Psychology, and Pediatrics International. We cite our sources throughout our articles.

🔍 Clinical Guidelines

We follow published occupational therapy professional guidelines from organizations like AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) for safety and dosing recommendations.

✏️ Editorial Independence

Our content is editorially independent. Affiliate relationships with Amazon do not influence which products we recommend or how we describe them. Our Affiliate Disclaimer explains this in full.

🔄 Corrections Policy

If you spot an error or outdated information, contact us and we will review and correct it promptly. Corrections are noted within the article.

What This Site Is Not

  • A substitute for professional medical or occupational therapy advice
  • A clinical practice or healthcare provider
  • A source of personalized treatment recommendations
  • A replacement for working with a licensed OT or physician

If you or your child has significant sensory processing challenges, anxiety, autism, ADHD, or sleep disorders, please work with a licensed healthcare provider. The content here can help you have more informed conversations with your care team — it cannot replace them.

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For questions about our content, corrections, or partnership inquiries, please contact us.

Read our Editorial Policy for full detail on our research standards and review process.