weighted vests and autism Archives - Autism Daily Newscast Autism News and Research Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:57:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ADN.jpg weighted vests and autism Archives - Autism Daily Newscast 32 32 Snug Vest: A recent addition to possible aids for children with special needs https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/snug-vest-a-recent-addition-to-possible-aids-for-children-with-special-needs/ Sat, 11 Mar 2017 01:05:00 +0000 http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/?p=2307 Our final in the series on weighted vests highlights a former swimming instructor and classroom volunteer from Vancouver who has designed a special type of vest to aid children with special needs in their daily activities. The 24-year-old, Lisa Fraser, who has worked with these children first hand, believes that hug can mean so much for […]

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]]> Discounted weighted vests and affordable wrap arounds for children with autism https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/discounted-weighted-vests-and-affordable-wrap-arounds-for-children-with-autism/ Tue, 25 Oct 2016 01:04:57 +0000 http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/?p=2304 Weighted vest are trusted as an aid to children with autism. It is proven to be durable and dependable in supporting them with their routine and sleep as it provides just the right amount of added weight and pressure for calming effects. This is second in our series on weighted vests. Unfortunately, weighted vests may […]

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]]> Sensory Hugs Deep Pressure and Weighted Vest to aid children with autism https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/sensory-hugs-deep-pressure-and-weighted-vest-to-aid-children-with-autism/ Tue, 25 Oct 2016 01:04:49 +0000 http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/?p=2285 Children with autism find it hard to concentrate, and react to sensory information. Several products are now available in the market to help them with their activities involving these skills. Earlier this year, Autism Daily Newscast reported on a new “Hugs” vest that is under development. But what about those that want a weighted vest […]

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