Squease vest

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I was wondering if anyone owns one of these.

Are they effective?

http://www.squeasewear.com/

No, but I have a velcro pressure vest(*) which I do like. I don't have a formal diagnosis, but I do find wearing it helps reduce my anxiety. Often times I'll wear it for 1/2 an hour in the morning before work, or before a stressful appointment. I've found that you could wear this under clothing, but only when it would be appropriate to wear fairly bulky clothing. I can't wear it to work because it would be super-noticable, but I could wear it to the mall or to a coffee shop (and I have). I suspect that the inalterable vest would be similar.

I do really want one of those inflatable vests though, they're just so crazy expensive. Maybe if/when I get a diagnosis, I can get my insurance to pay for it.

* Sorry I can't post a link to the one I have because I'm new, but if you google "autism pressure vest", it's the ones made by "Special Needs Products LLC"

Deep pressure is known to be therapeutic for many autistics. The only way to find out if you're one of them is to try it.

Pressure vests can be thick and hot, though. Make sure you don't overheat.

Yes, absolutely. You're supposed to use them on the guidance of a therapist, but I've been doing it on my own. They can get quite hot, especially if you wear them for a long period of time, or if you're active when you're wearing them.

Also, my thought was to get a less expensive velcro one (like the one I mentioned) and see if it helps, before looking at the really expensive ones.

That could be a desirable property here in the British isles, especially during the winter time.

To be honest If i wore one of these I would restrict the usage to places where I'm at a risk of meltdown (out and about with my family or at work). I certainly wouldn't go excercising in one.

The good thing about the squease vest is it has a pressure bulb which allows you to control the tightness. I don't respond to hugging but i do like having my back pressed.

I was out when I saw this thread start and I mentioned these vests to my son, then I saw the price!

At least you can hire before you buy!

I want a squease vest so badly. It's so expensive though. I use a lot of forms of deep pressure.

I like the idea of the vest but simply couldn't afford it. I appreciate it probably isn't the same thing really, but I made do with a compression type base layer t-shirt such as:

http://www.underarmour.com/shop/uk/en/m ... 236224-001

I order one size too small which is a bit of a challenge to get on and off, but feels great when it is on. I have worn a white one under a shirt and tie and suit for meetings and events which I have worried about without anybody knowing, and whilst a bit warm, they are very reassuring to me. They look OK under a casual shirt with jeans as they just look like a normal vest. You can find them in sport shops and are often on sale.

There isn't the same strength of pressure as the squesevest, but I find the lighter 'cocoon' type sensation very calming.

try the bear hug deep pressure vest,these are easy to get in america for cheaper than what the big guys; rompa and tfh charge over here,the squeeze vests are just cashing in and a rip off in own view.

the other option if are not bothered about how look woud be a life jacket have looked at getting one before from ebay these can offer differing levels of pressure,another one am able to recommend having had one in the past woud be a horse riding body protector more so the BHS level three cross country type because they offer very good pressure but its all controlable by the wearer.

I don't own one but chiming in for a couple reasons:

1) Here's a new brand of them made by a local Vancouverite: http://www.snugvest.com $395cdn, though.

2) I've never worn them for non-sports reasons, but I do own a bodyglove PFD as well as a (liquid force, iirc) impact vest. The latter is much lower profile and more stylish if you were going to wear it under a hoodie or something & can be had for around $70. It's nice a snug and it's no wonder I always quite liked wearing it vs. finding it too tight. Bodyglove PFD's can be had at costco for around $35, but they're pretty bulky and super warm. I'd recommend a kiteboarding/wakeboarding impact vest as a relatively inexpensive alternative for a nice snug pressure vest that's a low enough profile to wear under a hoodie and not look like a total dork if you're into wearing one of these vests.