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How Does A Weighted Blanket
Help Individuals With Autism?

A weighted blanket provides deep pressure
that many individuals with autism need in order to sleep well.

Many individuals with autism have sensory integration dysfunction.

These children may be comforted by surrounding themselves with deep pressure to provide just the right amount of tactile and proprioception sensory inputs.

Too much or too little pressure is particularly stressful to these children.

However, the right amount of pressure provides comfort and security so that they are able to calm themselves and to sleep well.

Lack of adequate restful sleep leads to behavioral problems and learning difficulties.

During the day, you can achieve this deep pressure with weighted lap pads and weighted vests and weighted neck wraps.

But, what do you do at night? You use a weighted blanket!!

My children just love their beautiful hand-crafted blankets.

You can get your individualized blanket in various sizes and with various weights. You can even choose your favorite colors and patterns as well as your favorite fabric texture.

Since you will have your blanket for years, you might as well have a blanket that is designed just for you!

These blankets are made from extremely durable material and are hand sewn with significant strength so that they are as kid proof as possible.

You will be absolutely amazed at the difference that you will notice in the sleep patterns, behavior issues, and general well-being of your child.

After all it is extremely difficult to interact well and behave properly when you can not sleep well!

So, these blankets are definitely an investment in the future of your child.

Just order your hand-crafted weighted blanket today from Dream Catcher Blankets and enjoy a good night sleep soon!



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