Everyone wants a good night's sleep, but not everyone can get one. Weighted blankets can aid relaxation and promote a feeling of calm.
, emotional regulation and becoming overwhelmed easily in noisy and busy situations. When he was a little boy, he intuitively realized that weight and pressure on his body helped him feel better—he always wanted to wear the same heavy hoodie and his father and I could help him calm down by holding him in a long, tight hug. His occupational therapist recommended trying a weighted blanket, to complement his medications and therapies, and we’re glad we took her advice.
“I’d suggest them for children who have trouble finding calm or self-regulating, including children with symptoms of anxiety, trauma or attachment disorders, sensory issues, as well as Autism Spectrum Disorder , Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder diagnoses,” says registered therapist Heather Chandler, of Chandler Counselling, in London, Ont..
Best of all, a child can learn to grab their weighted blanket themselves when they’re feeling anxious or out of control. I often spot my son Zach with his weighted blanket draped across his legs, to stop his involuntary shaking, while he’s playing video games. Barnes recommends weighted tools be used during the day as a preventative measure, and not just when a child is upset.
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