provides more proprioceptive feedback and greater sensory motor input.
Weighted clothing can be used for children and adults with
Autism, PDD (Pervasive Development Disorder), ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder),
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder),
CP (Cerebral Palsy), MD (Muscular Dystrophy) and various sensory integration needs.

Remember you are trying to help and comfort a child when using a weighted item. It may work today for one situation and tomorrow for another. The behavior/situation is more important than time especially in today's world when parent's are overwhelmed as it is. Having them use the item for
20 minutes on and 5 minutes off or some time concept will decrease the compliance of the product and therefore the full effect will never be realized. The added weight provided does help to retrain the nervous systems ability to handle sensory over or under stimulation.
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