Many adults and children with autism and sensory processing disorders (SPD) spend a lot of time stuck in the sympathetic nervous system. It’s very unfortunate because even when they do calm down and get out of the sympathetic nervous system hold, it’s very easy to re-trigger this systematic attack.
The goal of the weighted blanket is to help during these episodes. Using deep touch technology from the weighted blanket, it will help the body produce endorphins (the happy hormones) required to keep a positive mood.
The longer the use of a weighted blanket, the harder it is to fall back into a sympathetic nervous system attack. As deep pressure stimulation floods the body, the parasympathetic nervous system will come online, calming child and adults alike. Thus, bringing a sense of well-being and emotional longevity.
In response to this drastic change, the release of dopamine and serotonin, (the feel-good neurotransmitters) will begin to flood the brain more frequently. These hormones help people find an increased motivation, impulse control, improved memory, and sharper focus.