Temple Grandin Hug Machine Demo

Watch this informative demonstration of the Temple Grandin Hug Machine, located at The Bancroft School. Thank you to Bancroft Occupational Therapist, Libby Gephart for this helpful video!

[@RennovaMOCs]

I could definitely use a hug machine in my life.

[@aaronberns8485]

Grandin was a genius.

[@qdee6250]

She still is !! 😊

[@Bancroft1883]

@@qdee6250 We agree!

[@CadeD679]

She's still alive, so she still is a genius!

[@wyattpotter2103]

I want one.

[@julieshez387]

Me too.

[@undertheradar001]

I've got a lovely pet Boa. He calms my nervous system down ok (i am autistic) and he is an expert hug machine!! For emergency release, i nibble on his tail.

[@bildo99ify]

@undertheradar001 are you serious or joking? I hope you are serious, and I'd like to know more about the whole thing! The tail-nibble piqued my interest 😆

[@undertheradar001]

@@bildo99ify Serious. The tail nibble or mouthwash in his mouth would make him let go if he bit. He is also trained not to squeeze. He has never bitten. They are great animals to calm if they are used to humans. Boas are very forgiving and very gentle when they get socialized. If he wraps round, he will loosen if you relax. It is like getting a hug and a gentle massage. A Boa has a calming effect like a heavy blanket.

[@traumaVerse]

I love Temple, she is a genius but that machine looks kind of terrifying. I personally use butterfly hugs, 8D music and tapping to regulate.

[@nikangel5362]

Where can I get one? My son goes in the kitchen chair cracks and I'm afraid he's going to get stuck. Their probably so expensive! Ugh

[@wickjezek1101]

You can find temples plans free online. With minimal engineering / building experience and some tools you can build it yourself or maybe contract someone to. Otherwise they're available for about $4000.

[@nikangel5362]

@Wick Jezek thank you appreciate it ❤

[@wickjezek1101]

@@nikangel5362 no problem! I've been on a quest to build one for myself and my son. I've also heard weighted blankets or vests can be an option. But for me it's just not the same sensory experience.

[@somebodyoncetoldme1704]

@@nikangel5362 did you end up building/getting one?

[@somebodyoncetoldme1704]

@@wickjezek1101
did you end up building/getting one?

[@somebodyoncetoldme1704]

Why not make it more like a blood pressure thing?

[@monolith_g]

Yeah! I want a bp neck cuff

[@rawbabymama]

My daughter loves to be inside the leg of my pneumatic compression pump (she's super tiny at 6 and fits her whole body in one thigh high boot). Highly recommended!

[@KrystalNCMA]

A weighted blanket is a fantastic option too.

[@Bancroft1883]

Yes! It is a great option

[@vanessasharples6227]

@@Bancroft1883 not strong enough for my daughter who is sectioned
with autism

[@rawbabymama]

@@vanessasharples6227 Super late on this, but my daughter loves to be inside my pneumatic compression pump. I bought mine from Therabody, but there are less expensive ones out there that would probably do the trick for deep pressure.

[@metafizikgerilim]

wonderful

[@camiladiaz4734]

Ok, now I need one 😭

[@patchandcj2385]

Where is this in what county???

[@Bancroft1883]

Bancroft is located in the United States.

[@patchandcj2385]

@@Bancroft1883 oh well I live in the UK and my family never goes on planes

[@somebodyoncetoldme1704]

2:17

[@sambicious4664]

thanks

[@xenniealsentinel1800]

We use our own arms and hug away till hearts content
The huggies is real

[@SomeGal]

You must not have seen the movie, Temple Grandin.

[@aliozkaalonso2227]

Autistic people feel terrible when hug by people. Their brain doesn't acept human interaction. They are barely able to look at you in the eye.

[@mommajordaan898]

Not everyone wants to be hugged by people

[@wjgthatsit2357]

This could be posted to r/didn’tknowIwantedthat

[@OriginalAech]

ahhhhhhhhhh

[@nailju28]

Mi claustrofobia 😅

[@theblyatman3856]

mauritius

[@jayd131]

Hello lonely people 😊

[@gracebateman777]

She's wearing a facemask for the camera 😄 🤣

[@beans4706]

You know a camera has an operator, right? Common sense ain’t so common I guess

[@doreend2811]

Right? Especially after reading the results from the recent randomized control Danmask-19 study (3000 people) showed little to no effect on prevention with mask wearing.

[@SomeGal]

I hope wearing a mask to protect the camera person was worth it…

[@gracebateman777]

I'm thinking she could have just set up a tripod and filmed it herself lol. Doesn't she know we can't catch Covid through UA-cam lol

[@beans4706]

What is the cost? A few minutes with a mask. Possibly saving a human life or reducing suffering is worth that mild inconvenience to most decent people.

[@doreend2811]

Especially after the studies of the last forty years showed little or no effect that masks play in protecting from contagion. If it helps you feel safer, go for it - but not all day as breathing your own waste back in does lead to health problems.

[@Ottophil]

Your comment made it worth it. Making people mad is why I wear them. Never fails to “trigger” some idiot

[@Ottophil]

@@doreend2811i see the results of the mask every day. They only upset half the country. The half I want to be upset. Its a win!

[@Beanmachine91]

for those too cowardly to use cannabis