Persons with sensory issues require stimulation and boundaries so they are more aware of their own body and where they are in space. This is important when needing a sense of where one is physically so it can be grasped where their body stops and starts. Persons with autism and other sensory disorders can experience other levels of distress by an inability to identify or filter input from their senses. For example not being able to ignore the hum of a computer or the noise of a washing machine.

Products like a weighted blanket provide a strong sensory impact that allows the person to focus and not seek out sensory input from unsafe behaviors. Imagine for a moment that you are unable to filter all the things you hear and feel at any given moment and are unable to determine what sound you need to focus your attention on. These benefits are not limited to those with Autism and have been used by a variety of individuals including but not limited to those with mental retardation, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, cerebral palsy, anxiety disorder, Alzheimer’s and other disorders.

Weighted blankets are used as tools by occupational therapists, teachers, and care givers in a variety of settings.

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