| The Weighted Blanket Guide: Everything You Need to Know about Weighted Blankets and Deep Pressure for Autism, Chronic Pain, and Other Conditions Contributor(s): Parker, Eileen (Author), Koscinski, Cara (Author) |
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ISBN: 1849057184 ISBN-13: 9781849057189 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Allied Health Services - Occupational Therapy - Family & Relationships | Autism Spectrum Disorders - Health & Fitness | Sleep |
| Dewey: 615.851 |
| LCCN: 2015049917 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.35 lbs) 112 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Providing everything you need to know about the use of weighted blankets to help with sensory integration, improve sleep, ease chronic pain and more, this book includes: - What a weighted blanket is and how it works- An exploration of deep pressure and how weight on the body affects the mind - Guidelines for using weighted blankets at home and in professional environments - Studies into the effectiveness of weighted blankets - Advice on how to select an appropriate weighted blanket or sew your own. Based on the latest research, this book dispels the online myths surrounding weighted blankets. It delivers clear information for occupational therapists and anyone considering using a weighted blanket to help with sensory processing disorder, autism, sleep disorders, fibromyalgia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more. |
Contributor Bio(s): Koscinski, Cara: - Cara Koscinski has been an occupational therapist for 15 years and has a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. She owns Route2Greatness, a company that provides in-home services and consultations to school districts. Her company also creates, produces, and distributes CDs for children with auditory sensitivity, and designs and distributes awareness products. Cara is also a homeschooling mother to two children with autism spectrum and sensory processing disorders and she lives in Charleston, South Carolina. Her website can be viewed at www.pocketot.com. |