We have officially opened up shop on Etsy! Check out our new shop! Selling sensory and weighted items in mainly Oregon but can ship within the US. We will be adding more products to it in the next couple of weeks. Right now we are mainly displaying our Weighted Blankets since that is a hot product.
The Central Oregon Autism Walk is having its 4th Annual Autism walk! It will be held at Highland Baptist Church in Redmond on May 6th. All money raised will be going to the Autism Society of Oregon who’s mission is to “improve the lives of all effected by autism” The autism walk wishes “To empower individuals with Autism, their families and their service providers to improve the quality of their lives through support and information.” We will be there with some of our products displayed and would love to see you!
For more info on making a donation or joining the walk visit their webpage or event on Facebook!
Breaking Barriers Conference – Deschutes County Expo Center, Redmond, Oregon
Also check out the event page on Facebook! Breaking Barriers Conference
What is Autism?
Autism and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. As of 2013 all autism disorders were merged into one diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
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What is a weighted blanket?
A weighted blanket is a blanket that has weight evenly distributed throughout.
Who the weighted blanket can benefit:
¨ People with developmental disabilities
¨ People with sleeping disorders
¨ People with RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome)
¨ People with ADD/ADHD
¨ People with Anxiety
¨ As well as many others
What it does:
Weighted blanket therapy can help increase Serotonin and Melatonin levels.
It gives a safe and secure feeling which, can reduce stress and anxiety.
The weight adds a comforting stimulation to the individual.
It helps reduce restlessness at night.
Price:
Weighted blanket prices can vary depending upon size requested, amount of weight needed, and type of fabric used. We are able to ship the weighted blanket to the buyer. Shipping costs do apply.
Let us know if you have any more questions. We are here for you. 541-797-7773
There have been many recent studies around the use of essential oils and people with Autism, Anxiety and ADHD as well as many other disorders. Essential oils should only be used to compliment existing therapies or physicians orders, they are not meant to replace current treatments.
There are a number of ways to use aromatherapy although, if you have a serious condition, you may want to contact an experienced aromatherapist who can help guide you. Certain essential oils can cause photosensitization (making your skin more sensitive to the sun) or allergic reaction and others should not be used on pregnant women, so it’s important to be familiar with an essential oil before using it. That said, you can try to use essential oils at home via the following methods:
Some of the specific essential oils for concentration and relaxation that are believed to help people:
References:
http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2013/05/autism-treatment.aspx
MATD Behavioral Consulting 