Gail B

Is it the weighted blankets that are used for children with autism? How does that work for autism?

tessagin

Your would be correct. The weight gives the autistic person a sense of security from what I'm told. I am sure someone more acquainted with autism will be able to be more clear. Rob Appell has a video on how to make one. He uses poly beads (I believe). All you need do is Google Autism weighted blankets videos.

quilt1950

They can be used for any child or adult with a 'sensory processing disorder'. Some children use a lap sized one to help them sit still in school.

PaperPrincess

This has been a topic of discussion before. Here is a link to some instructions:
http://craftnectar.com/2009/09/03/ca...hted-blankets/

Gail B

Thank you for the info & link to the pattern. I knew my QB friends would have the answer for me. My friend's 5 yr old GS has autism. I am going to make him one.

KrissyD.

You could also make him one for his neck that hangs down a bit .Those come in handy for T.V watching . My nephew is Autistic & I have made him both , they really do seem to help. I also made him a vest but instead of plastic pellets I used BB shot for it,The blankets & neck ones are easy . I cut a top & a bottom size I want the blanket or scarf to be.Sew around all 3 sides with right sides facing each other . I turn right side out & sew a seam from top to bottom down the middle .Then I measure fabric & sew seams 4-5" apart all the way across , then I add 2-3 Tablesoons of the pellets in each row Then I take a golf size or a little larger of batting & put 1 in each row on top of the pellets & sew from on side to the other the same distance that I the up down rows.Continue until at the top & sew 4th side together . Make SURE there is NO WAY YOUR PELLETS CAN ESCAPE. These make the kids feel hugged & secure .( Adults too .

lynnie

very interesting information. thanks Krissy

solstice3

Thanks all for the info

madamekelly

Thank you all. I just recently met an autistic little boy (age 5). I am going to ask his mom ( who does not sew) if one would help him.

Marysewfun

Thank you for this - I was mentioning it to a friend the other day - - - now I can make one for her!

Marysewfun