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Weighted blankets can be used by all sorts of individuals regardless of whether the person has a diagnosis or special need, but they can be especially helpful for individuals who have: ADHD or ADD, Autism or Aspergers, Sensory Processing Disorder or Sensory Issues, Anxiety and/or or Depression.
Some kids feel uncertainty all the time -for about a third of my class this is true. A weighted blanket acts like a giant pair of calming hands holding onto them, reassuring itself and feeling "good hormones similar to those chemical changes after heavy exercise like running.
Being able to "cover in comfort" is my hope to make sure that my students ultimately feel safe and secure in the school space. This way we can focus on their learning and alleviate any tension they may feel.
I hope to use these blankets during "stations" when there can be as many as 6 teams of busy students rotate and work through different activities together. There is much movement around the classroom and this can be overwhelming to those with sensory needs. These students will be able to stay in one area and be at ease with the blanket on his/her lap and work efficiently. During fragile moments of the school day these resources can be offered as a cool down method for those students in the safety of our classroom library nook.
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Weighted blankets can be used by all sorts of individuals regardless of whether the person has a diagnosis or special need, but they can be especially helpful for individuals who have: ADHD or ADD, Autism or Aspergers, Sensory Processing Disorder or Sensory Issues, Anxiety and/or or Depression.
Some kids feel uncertainty all the time -for about a third of my class this is true. A weighted blanket acts like a giant pair of calming hands holding onto them, reassuring itself and feeling "good hormones similar to those chemical changes after heavy exercise like running.
Being able to "cover in comfort" is my hope to make sure that my students ultimately feel safe and secure in the school space. This way we can focus on their learning and alleviate any tension they may feel.
I hope to use these blankets during "stations" when there can be as many as 6 teams of busy students rotate and work through different activities together. There is much movement around the classroom and this can be overwhelming to those with sensory needs. These students will be able to stay in one area and be at ease with the blanket on his/her lap and work efficiently. During fragile moments of the school day these resources can be offered as a cool down method for those students in the safety of our classroom library nook.
Please consider donating for the future leaders of our world to grow and learn now in their education.