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| Testimonials |
| "When comparing the Miracle Belt to a weighted vest, the belt is far superior! Weighted vests are cumbersome and the weights do not sit evenly which can jeopardize the benefits of the input they are intended to provide. Therapeutically, it makes sense to provide the weight at the center of the trunk, because this is where movement stability and movement patterns come from." Kelly Beins, Occupational Therapist OTR/L |
| "Using the Miracle Belt is like having an
extra pair of hands. The calming effect of the belt allows for improved
interaction and focus. The belt is helpful for all situations: Home,
School or Therapy." Ouida Wellenberger, Physical Therapist |
| "During my sessions I've been using the Miracle Belt with a 5 year-old girl with the diagnosis of Down syndrome. The belt has helped keep her more focused and on task. She is much calmer and easier to work with when wearing the belt. When I took the belt off of her, she tried to put it back on, indicating to me that the benefit of the belt was apparent to her. I'm very pleased with the Miracle Belt." Tamara Griffith, Speech Therapist |
| "The Miracle Belt is often worn by several
of my students for short periods of time to help them calm down and
be able to focus on their assigned tasks. Some of the students will
go and get the belt themselves when they feel the need for the weight
provided by the belt." Jane Foppe MEd, Autistic Spectrum Disorder Teacher |
| "As a primary care pediatrician I have
been truly impressed by the therapeutic benefit of the Miracle Belt.
The Miracle Belt has assisted several of my patients with proprioceptive
deficits as well as those with poor truncal tone to achieve significant
milestones such as sitting, walking and climbing steps. I would urge
therapists and physicians working with children with these types of
special healthcare needs to consider a therapeutic trial with the
Miracle Belt." Dr. Patricia J. Blanco, M.D., Primary Care Pediatrician |
| "I gave a Miracle Belt to my first ADHD client, and I was truly amazed at
the instant positive reaction this boy had. He immediately expressed that he felt the weight of the belt
helped him calm his body and reduce his hyperactivity. I had him take the belt home for use with his
parents, and the next week they all reported that the belt had continued to help him control his activity
level. My client said it felt like magic. His parents said he had only had to use the belt a few times,
and that the results had lasted longer each time. I can't wait to try the Miracle Belt with more
clients!" Terry Alan Hayes, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist |
| "I have definitely seen a difference in my
clients that have been wearing the belts. I have used the Miracle Belt on
5 different clients and seen greater stability in their pelvis creating more
balance and less shifting. I have also been able to adjust the tilt of their
pelvis by the placement of the weight either in front or behind. I have also
used the belt for simply what it is - weight - giving the client more resistance
to strengthen their legs." Missy Delaney MEd, Program Manager at Freedom Ride, Inc. |
| "The Miracle Belt has had an amazing effect
on my son! The belt calms him down and allows him to be better focused
so he is able to sit and color, play games, etc. without extraneous
movement. At seven years old my son asks for his belt because he knows
it's helping him. Every child who has Sensory Integration Disorder
should have one of these." Marijane Farr, Mother of a Child with PDD-NOS & SID |
| "Wearing the Miracle Belt was the first time
my grandson sat quietly through dinner in 10 years. He asked to take
the belt to school because it "holds him down" and he is able to concentrate
better." Barbara Harle, Grandmother of a Child with ADHD |
| "I would love for you all to know that my husband & I, as well as our family and friends are VERY impressed with the results from the Miracle Belt. Landon has several neurological problems that start from Epilepsy, SID, and as well as a cyst on his occipital lob. He has not been diagnosed yet but they think he might also be on the spectrum of Autism. Landon does many things from sitting and spinning his head, being very uncomfortable in unfamiliar places, to just constantly squalling all the time. With the Miracle Belt he is a calm and well behaved little two year old. His screaming and spinning is 98% better. My son's Neurologist was so impressed by the belt and is going to start recommending them to his patients. A MILLION THANKS TO ALL WHO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR THE ONES IN NEED!." Wendy Tipps, Mother of a child with Epilepsy and SID |
| "Since Pacsun has been wearing the Miracle
Belt his balance has improved plus he is able to walk with his walker
with minimal assistance." DeAnna Nichols, Mother of a Child with Cerebral Palsy |
| "With the use of the Miracle Belt I see
an immediate response to the children’s ability to stay seated
to complete table top activities during therapy sessions." Laurie Battle, Occupational Therapist OTR/L |
| "We have tried many things over the years
to help in our son's development. At 10 years of age he was unable
to walk unassisted. We knew the problem was his balance. After reading
about the Miracle Belt in the newspaper, we immediately ordered one
online. Our son is now walking all around the house without any help.
In fact, he constantly surprises us when he just walks into the room.
We've dreamt of this moment for ten years. So, in our mind, the Miracle
Belt truly is a miracle!" Drs. Frank and Lisa Lanzisera, Parents of a Child with Down Syndrome |
| "Hi! I just wanted to let you know that
we received our Miracle Belt last week. Coincidentally, my son had
a horrible day and was very emotionally sensitive and upset. We put
on his "happy belt" and there was an immediate difference.
He laid on the floor and colored for a good hour and seemed "different"
and calmer.
To be perfectly honest with you, I really thought it was going
to be another waste of my money, like all the other stuff I have
purchased, but this thing really is amazing!" |
| "The Miracle Belt has proven helpful through many of my treatment sessions. The belt is useful for both calming and enhancing sensory input. I love that it is easy to put on and take off, it gives the input where it's needed most (at the core), and the kids don't mind wearing it. I've tried to use a pressure vest with various kids and they refuse to wear it, I think because it's intimidating or too overwhelming for them. Or, the pressure vest just doesn't seem to make a noticeable difference. The Miracle belt however is less threatening to a young child. They can put it on themselves and it doesn't get in the way of the activity they are trying to do. One little boy I use it with, likes that it's quiet. I think he is hypersensitive to the sound of the velcro fasteners on the vest, but the belt has no velcro to fasten so it's a quick and quiet on and off! Kelly Beins, Occupational Therapist OTR/L |
| "My grandson was quite pleased to wear the
Miracle Belt and seemed to think he was singled out for special treatment.
He wore the belt for about 10 minutes, stayed calm the entire time,
and we were able to refocus his attention and get him out of his overly
stimulated spiral." Katherine Walker MEd, Grandmother of a Child with Autism |
| "We have just begun using the Miracle
Belt with our four year old daughter who has Down syndrome. She does
seem to have better balance and coordination while wearing the belt.
We are working on going up and down stairs and she has exhibited more
confidence with the belt on." Jason & Susan Edwards, Parents of a Child with Down syndrome |
| "The Miracle Belt is the easiest weighted therapy to put on without interference from the child. My children find the belts more comfortable than wearing the vests. A few of my clients have complained about the vests being too hot." Tamara Griffith, Speech Therapist |
| "Wonderful news!! We finally wore the
belt last night!! AND! He had zero meltdowns in the HUGE crowd at
the community center! FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! NO TEARS! Praise GOD!
The best part was when we offered to take it off... Are you
ready for this... He didn't want to!! I was just all smiles all
night, what a blessing to watch your baby who has always been so
panic stricken and full of anxiety and fear to look happy and calm
and "fitting in" the entire night... I was just beside
myself... thank-you" |
| "The Miracle Belt has really helped my
daughter calm down." Sarah Carter, Mother of a child with ADHD |
"The Miracle Belt is a useful tool in assisting children with poor sensory awareness of pelvic stability and core strength to feel more grounded. This can assist in adapting to variable external stimuli without triggering a fight or flight reaction resulting in better adaptive responses."
Jean K. Colyer,Occupational Therapist OTR/L |
| "With the use of the Miracle Belt I see
an immediate improvement in sensory regulation. The impact the belt
has on children with sensory deficits and motor delays is amazing!
The Miracle Belt is a 'must have' sensory aid!" Rebecca Murphy, Occupational Therapist MHS, OTR/L |
| "My son has been in therapies since he was 19 months old for occupational, speech and language therapies. At the end of last school year in Pre-K his occupational therapist mentioned concerns about our son possibly having Sensory Integration Disorder. When he started Kindergarten this year his new OT mentioned her concern with that as well. This past Friday they began using the Miracle Belt with him. His teacher noticed a HUGE difference in him. Today I had to see it for myself... and I did. Tears came to my eyes. I have NEVER seen my child that focused... EVER. He was able to sit still (for a 5 year old) and not have to be redirected over and over again. I was told that we would continue to try the belt over the next week, and if they still felt it was a tool needed to help my son they would begin the process of getting one for him through the county. But for me, I can't wait that long. My child depends on myself and my husband for so many things. If this belt is helping him then that's that. We just ordered a belt and can not wait for him to have it at school AND at home. I just wanted to say thank you. This may very well be the tool my son needs to help him lead a normal life." Sara Smith, Mother of a child with Autism |
| "Emma was diagnosed with Sensory Integration
Issues early in the year. A few months later she was re-diagnosed
with mild Autism. She has issues focusing for more than 5 minutes
while doing tasks. She uses her jumping as a self-stimming act to
bring a sense of groundedness. She does this regularly to help her
process the inputs coming into her sensory system.
She has been using the “Miracle Belt” for a few weeks now, and we have seen it’s benefits already. The “Miracle Belt” has helped her to focus and has really given her that sense of groundedness she normally had to use the self-stimming input to achieve. She has drastically reduced the amount of self-stimming, that she has had to do, while wearing the “Miracle Belt”. Emma was prescribed by her Occupational Therapist to wear the belt for 15 minutes three times a day. Her Early Interventionist, Suzie Tromley (Easter Seals) also has stated that she has seen a drastic improvement while Emma is wearing the belt. The bottom-line for us is that while wearing the belt Emma has
greatly reduced her need for self-stimming and because of her increased
focus is making strides in her speech, and development that may
not have been made this quickly without it." |
| "We're having a great time using the Miracle
Belts. I used them with two children today - both with great results! Both
kids are Autistic and both are "runners". Usually I have to keep
a hand on them at all times or they bolt. Today, I was able to let the little
girl walk around the gym, because with the belt on, she responded to verbal
cues! The boy still needed a hand on while in the gym but once in the treatment
room he was able to sit at the table - with the door open - and focus on/participate
in table top activities for more than 20 minutes. When it was time to clean up, I
just said "clean up" and he immediately responded, Usually, I have to
provide hand-over-hand assistance and he is very resistant to cleaning up. I'm
sure we'll have several more positive stories to share with you as the week goes
on." Karyn Collins, Occupational Therapist OTR |
| "Working with autistic and learning disabled
children is a challenging and rewarding task and we are always on
the lookout for tools that will help our children cope with the challenges
they face. Collaborating with Dr. Erin Schwier and Mark Wilson, Occupational
Therapy Specialists, we find great success with these kids when we
stimulate and strengthen their sensory integration and processing.
The Miracle Belt provides just that. Children are able to wear the
belt while participating in academic tasks. The belt helps them to
focus and stay seated as well as diminishing extraneous physical movements.
Literally, the belt helps them feel more grounded and safe in their
environment. We are excited about what we are seeing with the Miracle
Belt and would love to see parents using the belt at home with their
children." Catherine Behan M.S. EFT-CC, EFT Specialist/Peak Performance Coach |
| "The Miracle Belt is very helpful with
hyper active children. It's amazing how quickly the belt settles a
child down and comforts them. The belt helps these children feel safe
and secure in their surroundings which allows them to gain control
over themselves. Every ESE teacher should use the Miracle Belt. It
is a miracle how the belt works!" Bettimae Mills, Pre-K VE Teacher |
| "I have found the Miracle Belt to be a
valuable therapy tool. The best pieces of equipment are those that
have multiple uses. I have used the Miracle Belt as a tool for improving
postural stability, strengthening, increasing body awareness, providing
sensory input to increase attention and assist with sensory modulation.
A definite asset to any therapists bag of tools." Lori Lovesky, Occupational Therapist OTR/L Co-Director of KIDSPOT |
| "The weighted belt is used to stimulate
the proprioceptive system through the use of deep pressure to promote
attention, focus, organization and self calming. The belt helps provide
the individual with a greater sense of their body's position in space.
The belt can be used with individuals who have Autism, ADD/ADHD, PDD,
Sensory Integration Disorder and learning disabilities." Mark Wilson, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA |
| "We just got back home from our trip to
Disney. The Miracle Belt made a huge difference for my son while on
our trip. Jack was so calm and not as fidgety." Marijane Farr, Mother of a Child with PDD-NOS & SID |
| "Using the Miracle Belt has helped calm one of my most
difficult students." Hamish Pollock, ESE Teacher |
| "One little boy who has Autism uses the Miracle Belt
during every session. He is a different child while wearing the belt. He stays
more focused on one activity at a time, does not trip and fall like he used to,
and just seems so much more engaged and connected for longer periods of time
throughout the sessions. The Miracle Belt helps to maximize the benefits of the
work that I do with my clients." Kelly Beins, Occupational Therapist OTR/L |
| "Keegan had a little setback with his
balance when we changed his orthotics...all I had to do was put the
Miracle Belt back on him one time to correct the problem. ....something,huh." Drs. Frank and Lisa Lanzisera, Parents of a Child with Down Syndrome |
| “The Miracle Belt helps distractible
children maintain their focus during seat work with ease and comfort.
The entire classroom is calmer and quieter when two or three highly
sensitive children are feeling safe and comfortable in their classroom.” Mark Wilson, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA |
| "The goal of any piece of equipment is
to provide the input needed to make positive changes that will carry
over without the use of the equipment. With repeated use of the Miracle
Belt with Sierra, a young girl who suffers from static encephalopathy
seizure disorder with global delays, we are starting to see functional
carryover with the ability to participate in group activitys without
the loss of balance and without the use of the belt." Ouida Wellenberger, Physical Therapist |
| "After Jack received his belt he didn't
fall as much and was noticeably more focused during our soccer games.
The belts calming effect improved his focus to where he began learning
more and playing better. Jack would wear the belt for fifteen minutes
before he would go into the game." Michelle Kingston, Soccer Coach of a Child with SID |
| "At first I didn't think the Miracle Belt
would help an eighteen month old little girl diagnosed with Down Syndrome
but once we put on the belt she immediately and spontaneously did
what two therapists hands have been trying to get her to do for weeks!" Rebecca Murphy, Occupational Therapist MHS, OTR/L |
| "My son loves wearing his Miracle Belt
and wears it everyday! He even points it out to his caregiver when
she is dressing him. I can feel the difference when I'm holding his
hand and we are walking. He is much more stable and balanced. Thank
you for this great device!" Wendy Mann Resnick, Mother of a Child with Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum |
| "Since Emma has been using the Miracle
Belt we have seen a big improvement in her speech and development."
Crystal Evans, Mother of a Child with Autism |
| "I used the Miracle Belt with one of my 5 year olds for the first time, and he did great with it. His ability to stay on task improved so much, compared to other days without using it, and his increased attention continued even after we took the belt off. He also had an increased awareness of his body in space. I will definitely continue using the Miracle Belt." Mary Tomasello, Occupational Therapist MS OTR/L |
| "I tried the Miracle Belt on a 12 year
old client diagnosed with ADHD who also has Sensory Integration issues.
Immediately, he experienced more stability and the quality of his
mobility was significantly improved. In fact, my client liked the
belt so much, he asked his mother if he could keep it and wear it
at home." Lena Thoresen, Occupational Therapist OTR/L Co-Owner Children's Therapy Solutions, Inc. |
| "My son's experience overall with the
Miracle Belt is pretty good. Some days he can only wear the belt for
short periods of time vs. other days, but either way he seems more
aware of his environment, and exhibits more confidence (feels more
secure) when walking with the Miracle Belt on with his walker." Brenda McDonnell, Mother of child with Down syndrome |
| "When comparing the Miracle Belt to a weighted vest, the belt is far superior! Weighted vests are cumbersome and the weights do not sit evenly which can jeopardize the benefits of the input they are intended to provide. One mom told me the weighted vest that was recommended to her was too heavy for her son. Unlike weighted vests, the Miracle Belt comes in three different sizes to choose from and can be adjusted to fit the child's waist accordingly. The same mom mentioned that the vest was "weighing" her son down on his shoulders and he would only take it off and throw it on the ground. He didn't like the feeling of it and she didn't like it because he had spinal scoliosis issues at the time and she was fearful of adding weight to his spine. This point emphasized for me the benefit of the Miracle Belt in having the weight centered around the child's midline instead of on top of their shoulders." Kelly Beins, Occupational Therapist OTR/L |
| "My daughter has not been diagnosed with
any problems but was having some issues in school. For the first 3
weeks of school the teacher stated she had to change her desk two
different times. She was such an inconvenience the teacher had her
write sentences everyday saying I will not talk in class, or I will
stay in my seat, and so on. My Daughter has been using the Miracle
Belt for a couple days now and her teacher has already seen a big
improvement in her ability to stay seated, focused, and less fidgety.
On the second day of my daughter wearing the belt I asked the teacher
how things were going and she bowed down to me and said "does
that give you any indication of how it’s been". She stated
that she barely knows that Ann is in the class room now. All I know
is that the Miracle Belt has worked wonders for my daughter." Lisa Harrison, Mother of a child who has not been diagnosed |
| Therapists comments on Miracle Belt clinical
trials |
| Madison is a 4 1/2 year old girl with Autism who has severe low muscle tone and joint laxity. A big concern is her poor sitting posture, she sacral sits with a C curve back, her spinous processes are so pronounced underneath her stretched skin that she bruises. Her mom bought a support cushion to support her back in sitting. While using the two pound Miracle Belt she was able to maintain a more upright sitting posture, she tolerated the belt the entire session with all other activities.
Pacsun, a 2 year old boy who has Cerebral Palsy, utilizes extensor tone for stability and attempts to use it for mobility. He is very resistive to bringing his center of gravity forward. All of his attempts to move were posterior. Pacsun would not come forward to hold a walker and became very frustrated. The Miracle Belt assisted Pacsun in finding his center and allowed him to comfortably move forward in space. Pacsun is now able to turn his body independently and can also walk with his walker under supervision. Jamie is a 5 year old little boy with a diagnosis of Down Syndrome. He is very weak and only started walking within the last year. Jamie did not like using the treadmill until he started wearing the one pound Miracle Belt. Now he requests the treadmill during every Physical Therapy session. Jamie was very resistant to upper extremity weight bearing and would go to any length to avoid it. Once he began wearing the one pound belt he would attempt the bolster slide independently plus he would keep at it for four to six repetitions without complaint. Mikey, a young boy at CHAC who is an extreme premature baby who couldn’t pick up his toys without falling over. Once Ouida put on the Miracle Belt Mikey immediately began to bend at the waist without falling. Mikey tends to keep his body rigid and when he attempts to turn in a circle he immediately falls down. After about 10 to 15 minutes of wearing the Miracle Belt, Mikey was so confident wearing the belt he started turning in circles until he was so dizzy he had to lay himself down. Sierra, a 6 year old girl who has static encephalopathy seizure disorder with global delays, has little awareness of her body in space. Sierra rocks almost constantly which interferes with her stability and function. When wearing the three pound Miracle Belt while sitting on a low bench the amplitude of rocking dramatically decreases allowing Sierra to experience a stable base. Sierra has begun grasping and releasing objects--an activity that in the past seemed out of reach. Kevin, a 3 year old boy with a developmental delay,
slouches when in four point therapy, creating the tendency to fall
to his left side. This limited angle forces Kevin’s head down
which causes him to only use one side for stability. When using
the Miracle Belt, Kevin’s head comes up, his body shifts into
an even posture which allows him to use either hand for stability.
Kevin does not mind playing in four point therapy when wearing the
belt. He is able to shift his weight left and right without difficulty.
David is a 4 year old boy with vestibular dysfunction who has poor balance with walking, with transitional movements, and he falls constantly. While wearing the three pound Miracle Belt, he walked with more stability and for the first time since working with him he raised one leg, flexed at the knee, and balanced on the other, to imitate marching. His mom was very pleased. This is a child whose coordination is so bad, we have discussed his need for a helmet. |
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Original Diamond Designs, Inc. is proud to have received the above testimonials from therapeutic professionals, health care professionals, school teachers, and families from all across the country. We thank all the parents, physicians, special education teachers, and therapists for their advice and support in making the Miracle Belt one of the most effective sensory products for infants and children with special needs. The Miracle Belt is a simple sensory product which may be used as a balance aid, walking aid, and mobility aid for children with balance and mobility deficits. Weighted sensory products may also be used to promote self calming, attention, and focus. If you would like to share your experience with the Miracle Belt please send us an email.
For infants and children who have difficulty modulating or adapting to sensory sensation sensory integration products can help. Sensory products have been found to help stimulate interaction between the brain and the senses which is crucial for healthy neurological function. Miscommunication between the brain and the senses can be regulated with the use of sensory products, sensory therapy products, such as weighted belts, weighted blankets, and/or weighted lap pads. By stimulating the proprioceptive system sensory products help to increase neurological feedback to the brain. Seeking to encourage the nervous system to integrate sensory information through the use of these sensory products can make a dramatic impact in the development of your life. With the use of weighted sensory products you will see a rapid improvement in your ability to focus on assigned tasks. Another major area where sensory products are helpful, especially the weighted belt, is with teens and adults who suffer from gross motor deficits such as balance and mobility deficits. Once you are able to regulate sensory information more effectively it's just a matter of time before your new found confidence and/or legs will carry you to new heights. |
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