Occupational therapists may recommend using a weighted blanket to help with various conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory overload. According to a very small 2017 study ...

Sensory therapy. Weighted blankets may help some people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or ADHD who are overstimulated by noise around them. At bedtime, the blanket’s pressure may help them ...

Weighted blankets may help autistic adults and children who experience sensory processing disorders. People with this ...

Long before weighted blankets became one of the most ... in therapeutic settings for children suffering from sensory-processing disorder, autism spectrum disorder, sleep problems, and issues ...

“In the same way as a hug or a baby’s swaddle, the gentle pressure of a weighted blanket may help ease symptoms and improve sleep for people with insomnia, anxiety or autism,” according ...

If you’re having trouble getting a good night’s sleep, a weighted blanket could help you wake up feeling well rested. To come up with our list of the best options, we tested 35 of them in our ...

The use of a weighted blanket may result in more melatonin — a sleep-promoting hormone produced by the brain — being released, the research reveals. Melatonin reduces alertness and makes sleep ...

Clockwise from top right: The sensory room at St. Joseph Catholic ... There are fidget toys and books to look through and a weighted blanket for comfort and warmth. There is also a rocking chair ...

Some people believe that using a weighted blanket when they sleep can help reduce stress and promote calm. "In the same way as a hug or a baby’s swaddle, the gentle pressure of a weighted ...