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Children with Dysfunction of Sensory Integration (DSI) and other developmental disabilities many times do not display these abilities. Most children with Dysfunction of Sensory Integration (DSI) can only handle one or two senses at a time. The can have unusually high or unusually low activity levels. When their senses are over-sensitive or underresponsive they can act out certain behaviors to make sense of their world such as seeking out deep pressure, bouncing, running in patterns, head rocking, poor coordination, chewing on shirt, etc. |
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4. There are many weighted products on the market, why do you recommend the use of a weighted vest or weighted garment? The main reason there are so many weighted products on the market is because no singular item on the menu fits all. For example, a weighted lap pad works well for some children who have difficulty sitting in a classroom, at a desk or on the floor in a circle for classroom story time. The weight over the legs helps them feel the back of the legs and buttocks in relationship to the item they are sitting on and gives them grounding. A weighted Blanket may be necessary for child who has sleep difficulties or those that need to be held tight to calm down from over stimulation or a tantrum. Weighted garments are used to help a child with his body in relation to real time and through proprioception provides the needed stimuli to the body. 5. As a consumer, why should I choose an "In Your Pocket™" weighted product over other commercial weighted garments? First, let me say that there is a need for most of the weighted products currently on the market. The In Your Pocket™ PlayWeights™ is the only one of its kind and is designed for the consumer, i.e. parents, teachers and therapists that want to have a therapeutic item in a non therapeutic setting such as home, the classroom, at the mall, or at church. Most children with Sensory Processing Disorder or DSI are not deaf, dumb and blind. They understand much and have feelings too! They may not express themselves like we consider to be the norm in our society but they have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Making a fun and therapeutic play garment look like regular, fun clothing can do that. |
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7. How often and for what time duration would you recommend using a PlayWeights™ or a weighted garment? This question is quite controversial within the OT population and because this is the first time for a play outfit time limits are not standard. Remember you are trying to help and comfort a child when using the garment. It may work today for one situation and tomorrow for another. I think the behavior/ situation is more important than time especially in today's world when parents are overwhelmed as it is. Having them use the garment for 20 minutes on and 5 minutes off or some time concept may decrease the compliance of the garment and therefore the full effect will never be realized. I believe the added weight the garment provides does help to retrain the nervous system's ability to handle sensory over or under stimulation. Using PlayWeights™ to foster play does more than provide proprioception and sensory input it also promotes body and spatial awareness, fosters creative movement and interaction with other children. Children are naturally curious. Other children will want to see what they are wearing. 8. What words of advice would you give a parent who has recently had their child identified as having Sensory Processing Disorder? First it isn't easy and don't let anyone tell you that it will be. Find a supportive friend, family member or group that is willing to listen and not necessarily give you advice. There have been many times, I would go to the bathroom and scream while he was screaming. That's OK. The best advice is don't give up to soon on any new technique or intervention that you try. Because children with Sensory Processing Disorder can have touchy, feely, nails on the chalk board issues nothing that invades their world is going to work the first time. Start slow, take it a day at a time and realize you didn't learn your alphabet in one day. And at night when they are sleeping, gently kiss them and say thank you for showing me a different way of relating to the world. |
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In Your Pocket by Abilitations Customer Service 1-800-850-8602 l Fax 1-800-845-1513 HOME l ABOUT PLAYWEIGHTS l FEATURES l SIZING CHART l ORDER l THE DESIGNER l CONTACT US l FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS l HOW TO USE PLAYWEIGHTS IN REALITY l WHY USE A WEIGHTED GARMENT? l RECOMMENDED MATERIAL All Children do not have the same sensory integration needs. Weighted vests should be used under the direction and advice of a healthcare professional or licensed therapist and should be worn while under adult supervision. Copyright 2004-2008. www.playweights.com. All rights reserved. Have you found us by searching weighted vest autism or occupational therapy? We offer professionally manufactured weighted vests. Compare our weighted vest to other weighted vest companies. |