David's Blanket

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The iPad

We got David an iPad for Christmas.  He is already working puzzles and starting to use a communication app called Tap 2 Talk.  His mom is still working on setting up the “album” for the application, so I will let you know more about that when we are able to use it in full. We also [...]

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Free Pattern for Weighted Blanket or Lap Pad

If you are really interested in a DIY weighted blanket, check out my pattern available here: Free Weighted Blanket Pattern Donna SensaCalm

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Helpful Resources

Below are some helpful resources that I have found for parents with children who have autism or other sensory integration disorders. Austism Solution Center Autism Society of Middle Tennessee AutismList.com Prainito Pediatric Therapy

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Top 10 Ways to Get Your Child with Sensory Processing Disorder or Autism to Sleep

Many parents and caregivers of someone on the Autism Spectrum know what it is like to be short on sleep! For some reason, sleep disturbance is a common problem with autism.

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My First Weighted Blanket

This is my grandson David with his weighted blanket. After he was diagnosed with autism, the family was looking for a quality weighted blanket so he could sleep through the night. I couldn’t find any quality ones which were affordable, so I made one for him myself with the help of my good friend, Carol [...]

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