Re: To make weighted blankets - sensory related

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I had purchased a weighted blanket for my dd (13) when she was arouund 9. They

are expensive, but I will say, it was one  of the best  purchases I ever

made.

I would like to get one for my son as well.

Hugs

judy

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Subject: To make weighted blankets - sensory related

 

This was just posted in another group, so am copying/pasting here. How to make

your own. Wish I could sew, LOL!

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Here are a few links on how to make one.

http://www.fraser. org/tip_sheets/ weighted_ blanket.pdf

http://craftnectar. com/2009/ 09/03/calming- the-senses- with-weighted-

blankets/

THIS ONE HAS GOOD PICTURES>>> AND DOWNLOADABLE PATTERN

http://www.handmade news.org/ article/index. php?id=2015 Good directions for a

smaller version

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[Guest guest]

What do the weighted blankets do and how would they help OCD/anxiety or do they?

Debbie

>

> This was just posted in another group, so am copying/pasting here. How to make

your own. Wish I could sew, LOL!

> **************

> Here are a few links on how to make one.

>

> http://www.fraser.org/tip_sheets/weighted_blanket.pdf

>

> http://craftnectar.com/2009/09/03/calming-the-senses-with-weighted-blankets/

> THIS ONE HAS GOOD PICTURES>>> AND DOWNLOADABLE PATTERN

>

> http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=2015 Good directions for a

> smaller version

> **************

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

They are primarily, I think, for kids with sensory issues, who like deep

pressure or the feeling of being cocooned. Some kids with sensory issues are

hypersensitive, don't like touch, smells, tastes, loud noises. Others are

sensory seeking, need extra firm pressure, hugs, strong tastes, and smells, loud

noise.

I'm sure others can offer additional input.

(mom w/OCD, 10 yo dd w/OCD)

>

> Subject: Re: To make weighted blankets - sensory related

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> Date: Friday, April 30, 2010, 9:16 AM

> What do the weighted blankets do and

> how would they help OCD/anxiety or do they?

>

> Debbie

>

>

> >

> > This was just posted in another group, so am

> copying/pasting here. How to make your own.  Wish I

> could sew, LOL!

> > **************

> > Here are a few links on how to make one.

> >

> > http://www.fraser.org/tip_sheets/weighted_blanket.pdf

> >

> > http://craftnectar.com/2009/09/03/calming-the-senses-with-weighted-blankets/

> > THIS ONE HAS GOOD PICTURES>>> AND

> DOWNLOADABLE PATTERN

> >

> > http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=2015

> Good directions for a

> > smaller version

> > **************

> >

> >   

> >

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

summed it up well, the purpose of weighted blankets, vests, etc. Can

make a huge difference with some children, to use these.

This link is to a store/product site, but has a brief paragraph re the use:

http://www.especialneeds.com/weighted-vest.html

and this link goes into much more detail:

http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/weighted-blankets.html

>

> They are primarily, I think, for kids with sensory issues, who like deep

pressure or the feeling of being cocooned. Some kids with sensory issues are

hypersensitive, don't like touch, smells, tastes, loud noises. Others are

sensory seeking, need extra firm pressure, hugs, strong tastes, and smells, loud

noise.

>

[Guest guest]

This website gives a good explanation. I have used these techniques with my

son. One way to integrate the activity to home activities is to ask them to

carry groceries, or bring down the laundry basket ect... Isometric exercises are

also good - chair push ups can be done in school to calm fidgety feelings.

Good luck,

Bonnie

> > >

> > > This was just posted in another group, so am

> > copying/pasting here. How to make your own.  Wish I

> > could sew, LOL!

> > > **************

> > > Here are a few links on how to make one.

> > >

> > > http://www.fraser.org/tip_sheets/weighted_blanket.pdf

> > >

> > >

http://craftnectar.com/2009/09/03/calming-the-senses-with-weighted-blankets/

> > > THIS ONE HAS GOOD PICTURES>>> AND

> > DOWNLOADABLE PATTERN

> > >

> > > http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=2015

> > Good directions for a

> > > smaller version

> > > **************

> > >

> > >   

> > >

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

Oops here is the site

http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/heavy-work-activities.html

Bonnie

> > > >

> > > > This was just posted in another group, so am

> > > copying/pasting here. How to make your own.  Wish I

> > > could sew, LOL!

> > > > **************

> > > > Here are a few links on how to make one.

> > > >

> > > > http://www.fraser.org/tip_sheets/weighted_blanket.pdf

> > > >

> > > >

http://craftnectar.com/2009/09/03/calming-the-senses-with-weighted-blankets/

> > > > THIS ONE HAS GOOD PICTURES>>> AND

> > > DOWNLOADABLE PATTERN

> > > >

> > > > http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=2015

> > > Good directions for a

> > > > smaller version

> > > > **************

> > > >

> > > >   

> > > >

> > >

> > >

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