Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi.
I am an occupational therapy student who is looking at developing a weighted back pack for adults with autism. I have noticed in the market that there are little tools and equipment for adults with ASD. Little research has been conducted which is very interesting. Would you feel a weighted back pack would be helpful for you? Whether its to help you remain calm in anxiety provoking situations? Whether a weighted backpack can assisted you with your gait (walking) and posture?
We are aiming to have a range of back packs with different weights in each. The recommendation for children is 10% of their weight should be added to the equipment. Therefore we will have 5/6 different back packs with different weight. Our target audience is adults with autism who are attending university, but overall the backpack will look professional and 'mainstream' meaning that anyone can wear them.
I would love to hear your opinion.
Combo packs supersede backpacks nowadays. Balanced front / rear weight reduces fatigue.
Thank you for this. This has given me many great ideas. Do you have one of these backpacks yourself? How much would you pay for a decent, sensory back pack?
What's a 'sensory back pack'?
Why would it be better (and presumably a lot more expensive) than an ordinary one?
How many do you think you could sell considering the costs of getting them made? Most manufacturers will only quote for numbers that make it worth their while - maybe 1000+ of each type & size and colour. You might need some hefty capital to get that moving - and a lot of space to store them.
If you are planning on making them yourself, then how long does it take to knock them out? (these are complex items these days) Plus material, plus frame and fittings?
I'd be surprised if there's a market that could lead to a profit.
Plastic said:What's a 'sensory back pack'?
A back-pack with all your spying sensors in? Useful for the AS assassins?
I wasn't going to be as blunt as that, but I suspect that's the plan.
A untapped revenue stream, based on cynical marketing tactics.