They choose who will do the program in the school. Parent signs permission form for this to be done in school. The child's response to program will be reviewed after 2 to 4 weeks. According the the gray book Sensory Defensiveness Age 2-12, if brushing is done less frequently, it will take a lot longer to see the results, but it can still be helpful. This was also discussed at the conference.
Heavy work is part of the program.
Since I work at all grade levels, through high school, I have been looking for inconspicous methods of heavy work. I am currently trying isometrics. After practicing it in OT with instruction to staff to encourage it when the child seems under stress, both children have begun self-initiating the isometrics when the sense a need. EDU Nina, Thanks for your up to date info on brushing and joint compression. I agree that it's critical to find inconspicuous ways to provide a snesory diet in the classroom as more and more of our students are being included.