AnonyMouse_3883 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hi does anyone know where I can get weighted t-shirts and blankets in the UK for children with sensory integration disorders? I have been looking online but can only find US contacts. All help gratefully recieved!!!!! Sarah xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hmm once ofsted is out of the way for us this week I'll ask the OT at work if you want if you don't have any success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_3883 Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 Hmm once ofsted is out of the way for us this week I'll ask the OT at work if you want if you don't have any success. 51431[/snapback] Thanks Nichola, I appreciate that. Good luck with Ofsted! Sarah x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Hi spacekraft do weighted vests - go to: http://www.spacekraft.co.uk/index.asp and do a search for 'weighted' Hope this helps Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_3139 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I've looked at the site but I dont know much about special needs. What are the vests for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Weighted products can help some children with special needs, it sort of 'grounds' them and lets them feel where they are in space. The vests help alot with calming children through the day and blankets are often used at night or laying down etc - to you a bed may feel comfortable but to some children it feels as though they are floating or freefalling - having a weight around them comforts them and gives them stability. Sorry not a brilliant explanation but hopefully you'll get the gist! Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_2732 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Hi Jo! 'Au contraire' - a very clear explanation!! - Don't worry, I'm not going to start posting in French ( ), just like the expression!!! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_3139 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 How would you know if a child would benefit from wearing one? Are they 'prescribed' by specialists? Is it trial and error? Sorry to ask so many questions but thats what I do well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 As far as i know, an OT or physio might suggest one, but it is a matter of trial and error - it will work for some but not for others. Generally speaking children with Autism, ADHD, ADD or some form of sensory integration disorder may benefit. I'm no expert though! Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_3139 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Dont worry about not being an expert, you've given me a starting point for finding out more, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_3883 Posted March 24, 2006 Author Share Posted March 24, 2006 As far as i know, an OT or physio might suggest one, but it is a matter of trial and error - it will work for some but not for others. Generally speaking children with Autism, ADHD, ADD or some form of sensory integration disorder may benefit. I'm no expert though!Jo 51581[/snapback] Yes my son has sensory integration disorder, and when he is walking to/from school and playing in the playground etc he has to wear a backpack which contains one of those heavy bricks they use for practising lifesaving wrapped in a towel and a heavy book or bottles filled with water. The trouble with that is he hates wearing it during playtimes because it makes him look different (he's 8) and I thought the weighted t-shirt/vest would be more appropriate because he can put it on under his school coat or jumper and its less obvious. Sarah x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 what a interesting topic, its made me think about a child i have and whether it would be of benefit to him. Thanks for the information everyone it was very understandable.!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I was given this website by our school SENCO for weighted blankets (can't see a price for them though!) http://www.westonshealth.co.uk/acatalog/info_AO924841.html Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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