Weighted blankets, like weighted quilts, are products that have been developed to support mental and physical health. They provide support in sensory therapy for children and adults who struggle with sleep difficulties, stress or other stresses, such as sensory integration disorders, ADHD, autism or Down syndrome. The therapeutic effect of the load blankets manifests itself through stimulation of the vestibulo-priopriocentric system, which is responsible for deep sensation and body orientation.
There are many benefits to using weighted blankets. Among the most important of these are:
The selection of a load blanket is quite straightforward. It requires only two parameters to be taken into account: