Weighted Shoulder Pad – Deep Pressure Therapy Support for Schools, Home Learning & NDIS Participants
Weighted Shoulder Pad – Deep Pressure Therapy Stimulation for Schools, Home Learning & Occupational Therapy
The Weighted Shoulder Pad – Deep Pressure Therapy Stimulation for Schools, Home Learning & Occupational Therapy is a calming sensory support tool designed to help children feel grounded, settled, and ready to learn through gentle deep pressure sensory input.
Featuring the friendly red Patrick the Dog design, the Weighted Shoulder Pad – Deep Pressure Therapy Stimulation for Schools, Home Learning & Occupational Therapy rests comfortably across the shoulders to provide soothing proprioceptive feedback that may assist with emotional regulation, focus, body awareness, and sensory calming.
Ideal for schools, home learning environments, occupational therapy sessions, allied health programs, sensory regulation spaces, and NDIS participants, the Weighted Shoulder Pad – Deep Pressure Therapy Stimulation for Schools, Home Learning & Occupational Therapy supports children who may experience sensory overwhelm, restlessness, attention difficulties, or challenges maintaining calm engagement during seated activities.
Whether used during reading, classroom learning, homework, mindfulness activities, or quiet sensory breaks, this weighted sensory support tool encourages calm participation and improved readiness for learning.
Benefits of Deep Pressure Therapy Stimulation
Deep Pressure Therapy Stimulation (DPTS) may support:
- Emotional regulation and calming
- Increased focus and attention
- Reduced restlessness and sensory overwhelm
- Improved body awareness and proprioceptive input
- Calm engagement during seated learning tasks
- Self-regulation and sensory processing support
- Confidence and independence during learning activities
The gentle weighted design provides consistent sensory feedback that many children find grounding and comforting.
Educational & Therapy Benefits
The Weighted Shoulder Pad – Deep Pressure Therapy Stimulation for Schools, Home Learning & Occupational Therapy may assist children by:
- Supporting concentration during classroom and home learning
- Enhancing proprioceptive awareness and body positioning
- Promoting calm participation during therapy and educational tasks
- Encouraging emotional regulation and reduced anxiety
- Assisting with seated attention during group and independent work
Suitable for inclusive classrooms, home learning programs, allied health settings, occupational therapy sessions, and sensory support spaces.
Classroom & Home Learning Activity Ideas
- Use during circle time or small group learning activities
- Offer during independent reading, writing, or homework tasks
- Introduce within sensory corners or calm-down spaces
- Pair with breathing exercises and mindfulness activities
- Support regulation during transitions or quiet time routines
NDIS Participant Benefits
The Weighted Shoulder Pad – Deep Pressure Therapy Stimulation for Schools, Home Learning & Occupational Therapy may support NDIS participants by:
- Providing calming deep pressure sensory input
- Supporting emotional regulation and sensory modulation
- Assisting with focus during therapy, learning, and daily routines
- Enhancing body awareness and reducing restlessness
- Supporting participation within educational and community settings
Key Features
- Soft weighted shoulder support design
- Provides calming deep pressure sensory input
- Friendly Patrick the Dog character design
- Supports focus, regulation, and body awareness
- Suitable for schools, home learning, occupational therapy, and allied health settings
- Durable soft-touch construction for regular use
- Lightweight and easy to position
Product Specifications
- Recommended Age: 3+ years
- Measurements: 26(L) x 42(W) cm
- Weight: 0.78 kg
- Designed for supervised use
- Suitable as part of a sensory regulation plan
- Durable and soft construction for frequent handling
Important Information
- Adult supervision recommended
- Use as part of an individual sensory regulation plan where appropriate
Standard Delivery Times
(Based on business days once your order has been dispatched from our warehouse)
PLEASE NOTE: DELAYS MAY APPLY TO CURRENT DELIVERY TIMES due to circumstances beyond our control.
PLEASE ALLOW 8 - 10 BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE DISPATCH DATE FOR LARGER ITEMS!
How do we calculate costs?
Shipping costs are based on the size and weight of the product and your location. Shipping is calculated and added to the total at checkout before payment.
Please note, in some circumstances, an order may attract an extra shipping fee due to unusually bulky or heavy item status or a remote / rural / regional address.*
* In a small number of cases the freight companies will charge us more than what is reasonable to pay to deliver an order, usually for large bulky items to regional locations. We reserve the right to vary our freight charge if this occurs and will advise you before processing your order.
In this instance, DEO will contact you prior to finalising the sale.
We deliver products using a number of local freight operators.
Order times:
In most instances, we aim to have orders processed within 2-3 business days.
When dispatched, shipping times are estimated at between 2 - 3 business days for metro regions and 5 - 7 business days for regional areas.
Although DEO will make every effort to adhere to an agreed time for delivery, it accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from any delay however caused.
PARTIAL DELIVERIES
When orders list several items, some of which may not be in stock at the time of the order, we will fulfil the portions available including shipping.
Backordered items will be dispatched when available. There is no additional shipping charge for these.
ORDER INSPECTION
We encourage you to inspect your order upon receipt. If you find any defects, damages, or receive the wrong item, please notify us immediately by emailing hello@disabilityequiponline.com.au
If this fault is apparent upon delivery, please submit your claim within 7 days of receiving the delivery to allow us to access transit insurance.
If this fault appears to have occurred through use, we ask that you email us at hello@disabilityequiponline.com.au so that we can investigate this for you.
To process all claims, we require the following:
1. Photos of the packaging and the items received (as required by shipping carriers).
2. A description of the issue, your name, and order ID.
Please note:
Claims without photo evidence may be declined.
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