Re: Regarding Children's Weight Vest?

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The research on weighted vest is mixed. Some research has shown great results using 5% of the child's body weight. Other research has been effective using 1 lb weights for all children.

Often we will recommend that an OT work with the child and assess where the best place is to position the weights within the vest. I often like over the shoulders, but there is a lot of placement options. If you are interested in any of the following articles please contact me, today, privately and I will send them to you. Otherwise, I can send them to you at the end of October (heading out of town for workshops).

Cari

Reference List

Buckle, F., Franzsen, D., & Bester, J. (2011). The effects of wearing weighted vests on the sensory behavior of learners diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder within a school context. In.

Fertel-Daly, D., Bedell, G., & Hinojosa, J. (2001). Effects of weighted vest on attention to task and self-stimulatory behvior in preschoolers with pervasive developmental disorders42. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 55, 629-640.

Honaker, F. & Rossi, L. M. (2005a). Proprioception and Participation at School: Are weighted vests effective? Appraising the evidence, Part 1. Sensory Integration Special Interest Section Quarterly, 28, 1-4.

Honaker, F. & Rossi, L. M. (2005b). Proprioception and Participation at School: Are weighted vests effective? Appraising the evidence, Part 2. Sensory Integration Special Interest Section Quarterly, 28, 1-4.

Olson, L. J. & Moulton, H. J. (2004). Occupational therapists' reported experiences using weighted vests with children with specific developmental disorders. Occupational Therapy International, 11, 52-66.

Reichow, B., Barton, E. E., Good, L., & Wolery, M. (2009). Brief report: Effects of pressure vest usage on engagement and problem behaviors of a young child with developmental delays. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

son, J. & , M. (2009). The use of weighted vests with children with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39, 105-115.

VandenBerg, N. L. (2001). The use of a weighted vest to increase on-task behavior in children with attention difficulties. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 55, 621-628.

Carolyn Murray-Slutsky, MS OTRRehabilitation for Children4041 North 41st StreetHollywood, FL 33021www.STARServices.TV

What is the weight vest used for. I have not heard of it before.ThanksJean Eccleston