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I use to make special vests for a children's therapy center here in St Augustine.They start an autistic child or babies, as soon as possible with wearing the vests during their therapy.An autistic child has a problem sensing their body movements ,as in ,when sitting down, they can't feel that sensation that they're not still moving.The vests I made had very large pockets that I filled with sand to get the weigh sensation.I made the vests out of duck cloth.,.One vest is 11 years old and they're still using it.
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These are also helpful for dogs that have anxiety when you leave the house or are afraid of thunder & lightning. Make a vest to go almost all the way around the shoulder and chest, close with a belt with Velcro. I have heard some say in a larger size, they're also great for adults who have anxiety, especially during the night.
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