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There has been a lot of buzz around using weighted blankets for soothing anxiety or getting a better night’s rest. As a mom of an autistic child, I can tell you– believe the hype! Here’s how to use a weighted blanket for calming an autism meltdown. Incorporate this or add it on to one of these calming strategies for autism meltdowns. How a Weighted Blanket is Beneficial for Calming Meltdowns First, let’s talk about those weighted blankets. A weighted blanket is a blanket that is filled or lined with evenly distributed weight. The weight will vary depending on the intended user and the size of the blanket. The blanket’s purpose is to mimic a feeling of being held or applying needed pressure. One of the biggest benefits…

Before I had two children with disabilities, I had it all figured out. We would do playdates at the local parks, host birthday parties at home, I would be on the PTA.. I had it all figured out. But then, things changed and my plans didn’t exactly line up with how I envisioned they would. Instead, I started to wonder how to handle the isolation of parenting disabled children.  Because, dear friends, that is one thing they really don’t tell you when your child receives their diagnosis: how to handle special needs parent isolation. What They Don’t Tell You About Special Needs Parent Isolation When my daughter was diagnosed, I had some inkling of what to expect. We would go through a series of evaluations…