Surprising Conditions Weighted Blanket Therapy Treats

Aids Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory processing disorder typically occurs in children. It is a neurological condition that affects a person's perception of sensory information in his or her environment. This sensory information can include sound, touch, taste, smell, sight or hearing. Patients with sensory processing disorder struggle to correctly process these sensory stimuli and often have abnormal responses. Symptoms of the disorder vary and may include an overreaction to touch, sensitivity to sound, difficulty focusing, and the use of excessive force when handling objects. Research suggests that the use of weighted blankets aids sensory processing disorder by helping patients quickly relax, and giving them a sense of calm and protection from sensory overload. They can also help improve focus. While weighted blankets are useful at home, weighted wraps and weighted lap pads may be helpful at school, at the movies, and in any environment in which there is the potential for too much stimulation.