Title
Weighted Vests
Author
Raising Children Network
Summary
This online article from Raising Children Network's Parent Guide to ASD Therapies describes and evaluates the use of relaxing weighted vests to help children on the autism spectrum process sensory information. The article notes that studies have shown mixed results, with most indicating that weighted vests do not help children process sensory information.
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Language
English
Subjects
Recreation & Sports
Publisher
Raising Children Network
DateModified
9/7/2023 10:05 AM EDT