Research
Here are some interesting links to research done on deep pressure touch. Whilst there is more research coming through there still needs to be more.
TEMPLE GRANDIN, Ph.D.
​Calming Effects of Deep Touch Pressure in Patients with Autistic Disorder, College Students, and Animals https://www.grandin.com/inc/squeeze.html
Reynolds, Stacey, Shelly J. Lane, and Brian Mullen.
"Effects of Deep
Pressure Stimulation on Physiological Arousal." American Journal of
Occupational Therapy. American Occupational Therapy Association, 01
May 2015. Web. 24 May 2017.
Zissermann, L.
L. "The Effects of Deep Pressure on Self-Stimulating
Behaviors in a Child With Autism and Other Disabilities." American Journal
of Occupational Therapy 46.6 (1992): 547-51. Web.
Hsin-Yung Chen et. al. (2011)
​Physiological Effects of Deep Touch
Pressure on Anxiety Alleviation , Journal of Medical and Biological
Engineering
National Library of Medicine