hug machine

English

Noun

hug machine (plural hug machines)

A therapeutic device designed to apply pressure to the body of a hypersensitive person (usually someone on the autism spectrum) in order to calm them by providing grounding sensory stimulation.

Synonyms

hugbox, squeeze box, squeeze machine

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