As Autism Risk Rises, the Need for Reliable Weighted Blankets Should Too

For many parents, the risk of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a reality. Although children who develop autism often live to have full and colorful lives, anyone who has cared for someone with an ASD knows how difficult it can be to find safe and reliable equipment. The Faces of Autism 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder ranging from Asperger’s syndrome to childhood disintegrative disorder. Males are nearly five times more likely to be diagnosed with ASD than females, with reliable diagnoses often taking place before the age of two. Today, more than 3.5 …

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