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weighted blankets

jonesy

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

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  • If you can get a copy of Temple Grandin's "Thinking in Pictures" this includes her paper on squeeze machines, which would help understand the theory behind this.

    One argument I've read is that because people on the spectrum reject the close contact of a hug, the weighted vest or blanket provides the same calming effect.

    But you could experiment with whether sitting with a heavy chair cushion on top has the same effect. A lot of people on the spectrum report some sort of compression need, but it is so very varied it might be a gamble paying out for a weighted blanket without trying borrowed devices first.

    I'll probably get an angry postbag for raising this spectre, but compression need often figures in the sexual fantasies and attempts at sexual contact of people on the spectrum. It may be better if this is rationalised around an object when younger.

    It also may be a factor in play.

    But I'm in no position to get involved in the psychological whys and wherefors. But I know at least someone will have a go at me over this. I think these issues are important and need addressing.

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  • If you can get a copy of Temple Grandin's "Thinking in Pictures" this includes her paper on squeeze machines, which would help understand the theory behind this.

    One argument I've read is that because people on the spectrum reject the close contact of a hug, the weighted vest or blanket provides the same calming effect.

    But you could experiment with whether sitting with a heavy chair cushion on top has the same effect. A lot of people on the spectrum report some sort of compression need, but it is so very varied it might be a gamble paying out for a weighted blanket without trying borrowed devices first.

    I'll probably get an angry postbag for raising this spectre, but compression need often figures in the sexual fantasies and attempts at sexual contact of people on the spectrum. It may be better if this is rationalised around an object when younger.

    It also may be a factor in play.

    But I'm in no position to get involved in the psychological whys and wherefors. But I know at least someone will have a go at me over this. I think these issues are important and need addressing.

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