Weighted Quilt/Blanket
#12
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Originally Posted by Ramona Byrd
On one of the Autistic forums, one mother said that the quilt should be VERY heavy, close to what the child weighs. Seems that the more weight the more protected they feel.
The mother really should have details on this, and what colors the child likes/responds to most. And I think that different fabrics will be better, rough and smooth, soft and hard, more of a touching type of quilt.
The mother really should have details on this, and what colors the child likes/responds to most. And I think that different fabrics will be better, rough and smooth, soft and hard, more of a touching type of quilt.
#14
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Minnesota
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Originally Posted by livenlearn124
My SIL has asked me to make a "weighted blanket" for my autistic niece who is hyper sensitive. It is supposed to comfort her in stressful times, like during storms.
Has anyone heard of them, or possibly have made them?
Has anyone heard of them, or possibly have made them?
#15
I think you need to be careful about using different textures and colors. I have a DGS with similar issues and he is very sensitive to different fabrics and refuses to have some near his skin. Also I think the idea is to use soothing and calming colors not something that would normally be cheerful or bright like you might be tempted. in fact posibly a solid color that would be less likly to draw attention, it is supposed to calm.
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