sensory tools for everyday use puzzle parents presents:
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Sensory Tools For Everyday Use
Puzzle Parents Presents:
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• Weighted blankets
• Squeeze Vests
• Noise reduction ideas
• TexturesWhat Is
Sensory Processing Diso
rder?
How Can We Tr
eat 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.
Sensory Squeeze Vest
Compression Furniture Body Sox
References
• 2012 SPD Sensory Processing Disorder Hand out.
• www.funandfunction.com
• www.sensorygoods.com/weightedproducts
• SPD Foundation
• www.craftpellets.com