Somatron Vibroacoustic Products
Dunbar School
Clinical Experiences
Type
of Facility: Educational Facility
Patient Population using the Somatron: Students at the
Dunbar School with various diagnoses including Rett Syndrome and Autism.
Date of Reported Experiences:
Primary Findings: Reduced crying episodes,
increased relaxation and succeeded as a motivational reward
Music Used: Not
Specified
Contact Information: Dunbar School
Weir Avenue and Baker Street
Weirton, West Virginia 26062
Phone: (304)748-0980
A
report from the Dunbar School in West Virginia discussed the various
ways that they used their Somatron with some of the clients that attend
their school. One student with a diagnosis of
Rett Syndrome was introduced to the Somatron in an attempt to see
whether a vibrotactile intervention could successfully reduce extreme
crying spells. A progress report indicated that, indeed,
the use of the Somatron appeared to be beneficial. The Somatron was also used with students
during Physical Therapy to investigate its effects upon muscle tone,
developmental issues, and self-stimulatory behavior. Infant stimulation was another area that
was discussed. It was
proposed that infants at the Dunbar School be provided with opportunities
to experience vibrotactile stimulation via the Somatron while being
massaged. Finally, a student diagnosed with Autism
was introduced to the Somatron in an attempt to address this student’s
whining behavior. The
Somatron was used in this situation to increase relaxation and also
as a motivational reward as this particular student responded very
positively to the experience.
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