Autism: Zach's sleeping bag trick & deep pressure

[jhumenproductions]

That's adorable :D

[LovelyLilDevilWings]

@Hornproduction do you take ridilin?

[BladesOfMunch]

I usually hear of children having hypersensitivity and tending to avoid stimulation because it can be somewhat painful to them. This is interesting, I didn't know autistic children were also on the opposite end of this! I suppose it really IS on a spectrum.

[LovelyLilDevilWings]

@BladesOfMunch this is correct, I have aspergers, loud noises bother me like you wouldn't believe, it gives me a headache and I can't calm down until I move out of the room and then I can calm down.

[BladesOfMunch]

Asperger's syndrome is also interesting. It's a very unusual one that falls under the "autism spectrum" of disorders, however it seems to be one of the "lesser known" one's. This is a shame really, it would be great if there was more research on it. It's just as fasinating as the other autistic disorders.

[candi52654]

Weighted Blankets are great! We purchased our first from DreamCatcher Weighted Blankets about 6 years ago and have gotten 5 more for family since then. You can enter for a free blanket there, they give one away each month! It's a well established honest company started by parents of a special needs child. They are custom made and also have an exchange program to keep costs down.

We LOVE our DreamCatcher!

[CozyCalm]

You can also use a Cozy Calm weighted blanket. I'll be introducing videos over the coming months about our weighted blankets from people who use them.

[Luindriel]

My son has PDD-NOS. He loves it when I wrap him up in a blanket like a burrito and then drag the blanket around the house! He's into trains the way your son is into bugs. :)

[elchunko09]

u have a very cute son :):)

[kiddlyjesus3000]

i know i love being done that what i like to be as tight as i can cause if i am not i end up in melt down or i have tics that just keeping going i have aspergers somtimes only way i feel better is swing or in a small crawl space

[0507katy]

haha! my 3 year old ASD son could never do this because he can't handle the rolling. but he sleeps with a 2 pound bag of pinto beans on top of him, he loves the weighted pressure. i'm so glad you make these videos in a positive nature, and not the depressing "autism stole my child" way. keep it up!

[ccsugar4]

He is absolutely adorable! My son is PDD/ Asbergers and your son reminds me of my son. TOO CUTE!!!!

[AutisticWhoLives4God]

Cool video! I just started occupational therapy less than two months ago. My OT said that I crave deep pressure. She's totally right, but I never knew until recently. I love insects, too.

[MahdiyaSmiley]

My son does this. He really loves his sleeping bag.