https://padlet.com/s3872/6ypf6r3wsbn6 Why are weighted cushions like these are for Autism Spectrum Disorders en-us 2018-02-21 16:08:23 UTC 2025-11-13 23:06:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/266030613/09cc07c65a79fb174c4c6cabcc115f88/ewvcwha.jpg s3872 https://padlet.com/s3872/6ypf6r3wsbn6/wish/233824935 2018-02-21 16:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/s3872/6ypf6r3wsbn6/wish/233824935 s3872 https://padlet.com/s3872/6ypf6r3wsbn6/wish/233825743 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weighted_clothing]]> 2018-02-21 16:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/s3872/6ypf6r3wsbn6/wish/233825743 s3872 https://padlet.com/s3872/6ypf6r3wsbn6/wish/233828456 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJbsEsg6Ns8]]> 2018-02-21 16:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/s3872/6ypf6r3wsbn6/wish/233828456 s3872 https://padlet.com/s3872/6ypf6r3wsbn6/wish/233831589 Weighted blankets have long been popular for calming individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Typically the blankets contain metal or plastic beads sewn into quilted layers. The idea is that the weight provides gentle, deep pressure that addresses the sensory-integration issues often associated with ASD.]]> 2018-02-21 16:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/s3872/6ypf6r3wsbn6/wish/233831589 s3872 https://padlet.com/s3872/6ypf6r3wsbn6/wish/233833321 So that this can be made to your own specific size, lay out the desired weight of rice along the calico so you can use that as a base for your measurements.  I felt 3kgs would be a good weight for Maddy so that's what we went with (you can make this as big or as small as you desire - within reason of course!)

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]]> 2018-02-21 16:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/s3872/6ypf6r3wsbn6/wish/233835664 s3872 https://padlet.com/s3872/6ypf6r3wsbn6/wish/233836329 Once you have secured the rice in there with the most extreme end stitching you can do, lay it flat on the table to measure the cover fabric.  Ensure one of the sides of the cover fabric is slightly longer so that you can achive a 'pillow like' close when the cover is put on.

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