Vania Boland, a Junior at Des Moines Iowa's East High School, recently received $5oo to fund her project making weighted blankets for children with autism. In addition she received a $4,000 scholarship to the college of her choice. Sewing technology classes at East will spend next year making weighted blankets as a community service project. Weighted blankets can offer soothing pressure to some children with autism, especially those with sensory integration disorder.
Autism Therapy: weighted blanket
definition of weighted blanket: Special blanket that contains heavy weighted objects. Weighted blankets may be used for sleeping or for comfort during everyday activities. Weighted blankets may be suggested by an occupational therapist as part of sensory integration therapy.
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