The Weighted Blanket Guide
Everything You Need to Know about Weighted Blankets and Deep Pressure for Autism, Chronic Pain, and Other Conditions
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Allied Health Services, Occupational Therapy, Family & Relationships, Health
| Author: | Eileen Parker, Cara Koscinski | ISBN: | 9781784502027 |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | Publication: | May 19, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Eileen Parker, Cara Koscinski |
| ISBN: | 9781784502027 |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Publication: | May 19, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Language: | English |
Providing everything you need to know about the use of weighted blankets to help with sensory integration, improve sleep, ease chronic pain and more, this book includes:
· What a weighted blanket is and how it works
· An exploration of deep pressure and how weight on the body affects the mind
· Guidelines for using weighted blankets at home and in professional environments
· Studies into the effectiveness of weighted blankets
· Advice on how to select an appropriate weighted blanket or sew your own.
Based on the latest research, this book dispels the online myths surrounding weighted blankets. It delivers clear information for occupational therapists and anyone considering using a weighted blanket to help with sensory processing disorder, autism, sleep disorders, fibromyalgia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more.
Providing everything you need to know about the use of weighted blankets to help with sensory integration, improve sleep, ease chronic pain and more, this book includes:
· What a weighted blanket is and how it works
· An exploration of deep pressure and how weight on the body affects the mind
· Guidelines for using weighted blankets at home and in professional environments
· Studies into the effectiveness of weighted blankets
· Advice on how to select an appropriate weighted blanket or sew your own.
Based on the latest research, this book dispels the online myths surrounding weighted blankets. It delivers clear information for occupational therapists and anyone considering using a weighted blanket to help with sensory processing disorder, autism, sleep disorders, fibromyalgia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more.
