Guest guest Posted April 20, 2000 Report Share Posted April 20, 2000 , We used the vest w/my 10yo son Tyler (AS). He used it alot in 2nd grade when there was a lot of transistion going on. Now he just uses it on a stressful day. A friend made the vest out of old jeans and put weights into the pockets then sewed them shut. Only wear them for about 20 min at a time or the vestibular system adjusts itself to the added weight. --jen ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2000 Report Share Posted April 24, 2000 Cathie, I've heard weighted blankets work well, also. I'm not sure about sewing one or how much weights with the vest. I just saw it on another list. So if anyone else knows, please jump in here. I can try to find out for you. I know my little boys love it when you wrap them up in a blanket. My 5yr old loves it when we roll him up in a blanket and swing him back and forth. Talk to you later, God bless Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2000 Report Share Posted April 24, 2000 Cathie, I've heard weighted blankets work well, also. I'm not sure about sewing one or how much weights with the vest. I just saw it on another list. So if anyone else knows, please jump in here. I can try to find out for you. I know my little boys love it when you wrap them up in a blanket. My 5yr old loves it when we roll him up in a blanket and swing him back and forth. Talk to you later, God bless Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2000 Report Share Posted April 24, 2000 Cathie, I've heard weighted blankets work well, also. I'm not sure about sewing one or how much weights with the vest. I just saw it on another list. So if anyone else knows, please jump in here. I can try to find out for you. I know my little boys love it when you wrap them up in a blanket. My 5yr old loves it when we roll him up in a blanket and swing him back and forth. Talk to you later, God bless Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2000 Report Share Posted April 24, 2000 Thank you to Jen, , Sharon, and all those who responded to my question about weighted vests. Sorry I've been so lax in responding, life gets too hectic. I did see a few vests in the " Abilitations " catalog -- called Velvasoft Deep Pressure Sensory Vests. Is this the right thing? If I was to sew one, where would the weights go and how much weight is necessary? Would a weighted blanket have the same calming effect? My husband has noticed that every morning when he wakes (10 yo, AS) up to give him his meds, he's completely wrapped up in his comforter, head included. Thanks a bunch, Cathie Re: weighted vest > , > > We used the vest w/my 10yo son Tyler (AS). He used it alot in 2nd grade > when there was a lot of transistion going on. Now he just uses it on a > stressful day. A friend made the vest out of old jeans and put weights > into the pockets then sewed them shut. > > Only wear them for about 20 min at a time or the vestibular system > adjusts itself to the added weight. > > --jen > ________________________________________________________________ > YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! > Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! > Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: > http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > Your high school sweetheart-where is he now? With 4.4 million alumni > already registered at Classmates.com, there's a good chance you'll > find her here. Visit your online high school class reunion at: > http://click./1/3139/7/_/_/_/956199791/ > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'm planning on making one but need info on how to use it if anyone has info please let me know. thanksAngie wrote: Does anyone know how long you can leave it on. I know a therapist had told me, but I can't remember. I am thinking she said fifteen minutes at a time. I know you are not suppose to leave it on for long periods of time, so that their bodies don't come dependant on them. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 My son's OT recommends 20-30 minutes on, then 20-30 minutes off...I've been using one for my son for a few months now and it really helps with the stimming. My mom made one for my son....I got a denim jacket at a thrift store and cut the sleeves off, then Mom made a piece that she attached to the shoulders with velcro and used fishing weights in little baggies that fit in to the pouches in the piece she made. If you send me your e-mail, I can forward you a link I found on-line about how to make one... Tracey, Long Island traceyd717@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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