Sensory Direct Fleece Lined Weighted Therapy Jacket for ASD
The Sensory Direct Fleece Lined Weighted Therapy Jacket for ASD is designed to provide proprioceptive feedback in children and adults with ASD. Those with autism, ADHD and other associated sensory conditions can find comfort in the feeling of weighted contact, making a therapy jacket a great option for managing difficult situations which are unfamiliar and worrisome for the user.
What's Included?
Why Choose Sensory Direct?
Sensory Direct was formed when one of the founders had a child who was diagnosed with autism. This was the springboard that launched them into manufacturing weighted blankets that are now the industry standard in terms of effectiveness and quality.
Since then they've branches out into all things ASD. This includes the design and manufacture of garments, ear defenders and more multifunctional blankets and weights!
What's So Special About the Sensory Direct Weighted Therapy Jacket?
- Promotes a calming effect in moments where the individual feels overwhelmed
- Encourages relaxation by applying gentle weight to the legs
- Relieves anxiety and stress before a meltdown occurs
- Eases the transition between home and school
- Prevents meltdowns and repetitive behaviours
See for Yourself
If you're more of a visual learner, take a look at the Sensory Direct Weighted Therapy Jacket in the video below:
Sizing Information for the Sensory Direct Weighted Therapy Jacket
The Sensory Direct Weighted Therapy Jacket is available in an amazing seven different sizes which are designed for children and adults alike. To find the right size jacket for you or your child, match your chest circumference measurement against the sizing table below:
| Jacket Size | Chest Circumference | Jacket Weight |
| Extra Small (Child) | 21" - 24" | 1.8kg |
| Small (Child) | 24" - 27" | 2.0kg |
| Medium (Child) | 27" - 30" | 2.3kg |
| Large (Child) | 30" - 34" | 2.5kg |
| Small (Adult) | 34" - 38" | 3.0kg |
| Medium (Adult) | 38" - 42" | 3.5kg |
| Large (Adult) | 42" - 46" | 3.5kg |
Key Features and Benefits
- Jacket induces calm in individuals with ASD and autism
- Weighted for proprioceptive feedback
- Suitable for adults and children alike
- Great for those with poor body awareness
- Stylish contemporary design is inobtrusive and "non-medical" looking
- Premium quality materials are soft, comfortable and kind on sensitive-skin
- Different weights allow you to tailor your purchase to the size of your child
- Available in seven different sizes
How Does a Weighted Jacket Work?
Children and adults with ASD often feel that their body is tense and tight. This feeling can be alleviated by making contact with heavy, weighted material.
A weighted jacket mimics the feeling of a weighted blanket through the use of weighted pockets, giving all the benefits of proprioceptive feedback throughout the day. A Weighted Jacket is great if anxiety and meltdowns regularly occur during the day when you are typically unable to seek the comfort of other weighted therapy items.
The Weighted Therapy Jacket is available for children and adults alike
Where Are the Weights Stored?
The entire jacket is weighted for a uniformly balanced feel. This prevents certain areas feeling heavier than others and the user feeling lopsided throughout the day.
Which Conditions Can a Weighted Jacket Help With?
The Sensory Direct Weighted Blanket is designed for the management of the following conditions:
- ADHD
- ADD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Hyperactivity
- Proprioceptive Conditions
- Restlessness
- Sensory Conditions
Sensory Direct Full Range
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Class 1 Medical Rating
The Sensory Direct Weighted Lap Pad is Registered as a "Class 1" medical product with the MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Regulatory Agency). This makes it perfect for use in clinics, doctors surgeries, hospitals and homes where assurance and accreditation are needed in order to meet professional standards.
