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19 Dec

Bright Buddies: An Adorable Weighted Blanket & Plush for Autism

TheMomKind0 CommentsADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Sleep Disorders, Special Needs, Special Needs Parentingkickstarter, weighted blanket, weighted plush

Bright Buddies: An Adorable Weighted Blanket & Plush for Autism Weight Blankets are all the craze right now, and rightfully so! We've been using weighted blankets for our autistic children for about a year now, and the results are undeniable! Weighted blankets for Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety are a perfect solution for anxiety, sleep issues, and calming down. Finally, there is super cute weighted blanket that comes with a match weighted plush! Enter Bright Buddies: An Adorable Weighted Blanket & Plush for Autism, ADHD, & SPD Bright Buddies: Weight Blanket & Weight Plush Combo When I was a little girl,…

How to Create a Calming Space for Your Autistic Child

TheMomKind1 CommentADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Kid Stuff, Special Needs

Doll children background design with colourful letters spelling out Autism We all need a space to call out own, and that includes autistic children. Every child is different but learning their sensory needs will help you create a perfect space. No matter their sensory need, they can extremely benefit from a calming space to go relax and cool down in. We have one for each child in our house (well, the teen just has her room. But that makes her happy). One of our spaces is an open closet transformed into a calming room, with calm lights, sensory tools, a…

What is a Weighted Blanket – Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, & Insomnia!

TheMomKind5 CommentsADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Sleep Disorders

Weighted blankets, vests, and other similar devices are spread throughout our home. Having three children with autism, sleep apnea, anxiety, ADHD diagnosis, these tools are priceless! Soon after their diagnosis, I started hearing about deep pressure devices. I began asking "what is a weighted blanket?" and "what are the benefits of a weighted blanket?" Our first deep pressure touch stimulation (DPTS) device was a weighted compression vest for our son. The compression combined with the weights gave him the equivalent of a big hug the entire time he wore it! It was great when he would wear it. The problem was,…