Harnessing gravity for sensory calming 

For the O’Kane family, complex motor and sensory disabilities affecting their son made daily life stressful for all- until they discovered gravity…., Now sensory calming prevails!

ADHD boy relaxes in Gravity Chair sensory calming seat

We're talking a particular type of gravity- our Gravity Chair foam positioning system. 

The chair’s low centre of gravity and high arm rests brought stability, security, confidence and a feeling of wellbeing to the young man.

Gravity Chair has been so good at helping their son relax that the family is now on its third one, having gravitated from small to large as he has grown over the years.

Shaped to fit the person’s body closely, Gravity Chair brings enhanced self-and environmental perception without the need for harnessing.

A range of accessories, including wedges, pommels and rockers, means you can personalise Gravity Chair to specific needs. You don't even have to harness, the deep seat brings a safe, stable environment without restriction.

In clinical trials and the real world, Gravity Chair is proven to reduce anxiety and instil focus and calmness. The occupant is better able to concentrate on a task, develop fine motor skills.

Key features:

  • Removable and washable cover
  • Choice of colours
  • Range of accessories enable personalisation
  • Choice of sizes

Explains mum:

“Gravity Chair has had such a positive effect on our son’s life, it’s been a transformative journey! Gravity Chair gives him a safe and non-restrictive seating option. He often needs to sensory seek. Gravity Chair enables him to calm and focus. It’s really helped with his sensory and motor disabilities.”

Find out more about Gravity Chair here:http://www.aatgb.com/gravity-chair

You can read the clinical trial here: https://www.aatgb.com/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/Gravity-Chair/gravity-chair-clinical-study.pdf

Title:
Harnessing gravity for sensory calming 
Tags:
adhd, autism, calming, complex-needs, motor-disabilities, sensory-disabilities, special-needs
Date:
08/12/2025
Author:
Angela May
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