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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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  • Hi - my son has a weighted blanket at home and school. It is used to give him comfort and space and he has never seen it as a punishment and we never use it as such. I saw how expensive they were and have sewn my own. Buy the pellets on eBay for £5 and then you can choose the fabric meaning if your son has a 'fixation' at the moment, you can link in with this. also means you can choose durable fabrics on purpose too. I hope this helps. My OT also said there is a charity which you can apply to to get funding for equipment like this - we tried one at her session and the impact on our son was instant and positive which is why we have made him one. If you receive Disability Living Allowance (which it sounds like you may be entitled to) this money can be used to buy a blanket. Good luck, your son is lucky to have someone looking out for him.

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  • Hi - my son has a weighted blanket at home and school. It is used to give him comfort and space and he has never seen it as a punishment and we never use it as such. I saw how expensive they were and have sewn my own. Buy the pellets on eBay for £5 and then you can choose the fabric meaning if your son has a 'fixation' at the moment, you can link in with this. also means you can choose durable fabrics on purpose too. I hope this helps. My OT also said there is a charity which you can apply to to get funding for equipment like this - we tried one at her session and the impact on our son was instant and positive which is why we have made him one. If you receive Disability Living Allowance (which it sounds like you may be entitled to) this money can be used to buy a blanket. Good luck, your son is lucky to have someone looking out for him.

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