ok my son is 5 has severe autism is non verbal is very sensory has sleep issues ect ect anyway im seriously thinking of getting him a good quality weighted blanket ,one that he cant chew on and destroy .
anyone have any recommendations as id value your opinions before spending over 100 pound on a blanket
many thanx
Hi - I'm presuming you know the weight of the blanket is calculated on the weight of your son. Will he benefit from one? It's a lot of money if you're not sure. If he's got an OT it's worth asking if s/he can lend you 1 to see how he takes to it. There are also weighted knee pads + a kind of vest. Ideally he could try these out before you make a decision. Also I've been told that sometimes, when an autistic person starts to get upset, then the blanket is offered. I've also heard that this can be off-putting to the person as it can be seen as a kind of punishment and/or is aligned with being upset. Finally, I've also heard that it should be incorporated into a daily routine if possible. They are heavy so I'd let the person who's maybe going to use 1 to take the lead as much as possible. I have heard that they can be a help to some autistic people. Good luck
Hi - I'm presuming you know the weight of the blanket is calculated on the weight of your son. Will he benefit from one? It's a lot of money if you're not sure. If he's got an OT it's worth asking if s/he can lend you 1 to see how he takes to it. There are also weighted knee pads + a kind of vest. Ideally he could try these out before you make a decision. Also I've been told that sometimes, when an autistic person starts to get upset, then the blanket is offered. I've also heard that this can be off-putting to the person as it can be seen as a kind of punishment and/or is aligned with being upset. Finally, I've also heard that it should be incorporated into a daily routine if possible. They are heavy so I'd let the person who's maybe going to use 1 to take the lead as much as possible. I have heard that they can be a help to some autistic people. Good luck
