Sensory Tools For Everyday Use

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• Weighted blankets• Squeeze Vests• Noise reduction ideas• Textures

What Is Sensory Processin

g Disorder?

How Can We Treat It?

Sensory Weight Therapy

-Weighted Blankets:

• The Average weighted blanket is between 20 to 30 lbs. for adults, or at least 10% of a child’s weight.

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What Weighted Blankets Are Used For

• 1. to improve body awareness

• 2. to calm and improve attention and focus

• 3. to decrease sensory seeking behaviors

ADHA Autism

Down Syndrome

Cerebral Palsy

Mood Disorders

Care Givers

Who Can Benefit From this Therapy:

The Autism Prevention Waver is a great resource option to purchase a weighted blanket and sensory equipment.

You can make a simple weighted blanket and then create a large pillow case style cover for it so that you can change the designs and wash it whenever you wish.

There are many styles of weighted blankets that are created out of different patterns, and different materials such as fleece or corduroy to enhance the sensory use of the blanket.

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In Conclusion:

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References• 2012 SPD Sensory Processing Disorder Hand out.• www.funandfunction.com• www.sensorygoods.com/weightedproducts• SPD Foundation• www.craftpellets.com