A while back I received a request for a weighted blanket and a weighted animal for a little guy with sensory integration disorder. None of my pictured weighted animals seemed to fit the bill for his tastes but when I sent off some pictures of ones not yet weighted he fell in love with the…
I read this interesting article today in Chatalaine magazine online that talks about many of the symptoms of ADHD being associated with undiagnosed sleep issues. “Never underestimate the power of rest, or the detrimental effect a lack of it may have on your ability to function normally. That’s the message I took away from a recent…
Parents are always looking for easy and non-invasive techniques for helping their kids sleep better. As mom’s we know this struggle can begin from birth for some kids. I remember waking every 90 minutes with Grady from age 3 months until 10 months, I was literally a zombie for 7 months. I tried what felt…
Weighted Blanket Use For People With Autism Spectrum Disorder Dana Wheatley MSc. Experimental Psychology Non-medicinal treatment for people with autism spectrum disorder Hippo Hug Weighted Blanket and Weighted Animal What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism Spectrum Disorder is a pervasive developmental disorder that affects communication skills, behavior and social interaction skills. Autism Spectrum Disorder includes…
Self-regulation is a bit of buzz word in the school yard these days with teachers looking for ways to help students achieve better in school. Hippo Hug weighted blankets and animals are a great addition to any classroom that can help with self-regulation by reducing sensory information. Weighted blankets provide deep pressure input which can…
Here is a great video on what it is like to have Autism. Hippo Hug weighted blankets and animals are a great way to help with self-regulation and over stimulation of the sense by providing deep pressure feedback that helps the person feel calm and centered. http://www.wimp.com/explainsautism/
Non-medicinal treatment of poor sleep for older adults Dana Wheatley MSc. Experimental Psychology Why do older adults have more trouble sleeping? Poor sleep is a common complaint of the elderly. Up to 40% of older adults complain about poor sleep quality. As part of normal aging, older adults experience: reduced deep sleep increased night waking…
Non-medicinal treatment for calming people with dementia Dana Wheatley MSc. Experimental Psychology What is Dementia? People with dementia have a reduction in mental and social skills due to brain damage. Dementia refers to a group of symptoms which have many causes and specific symptoms. Dementia is most common in the elderly and typically gets worse…
This blog post is part of a three part series and has been syndicated with the permission of Catherine from the dabels divulge. It documents how she found Hippo Hug weighted blankets out of Calgary, Alberta Canada and how it changed her sleep (for good). Stay tuned over the next few days for all three parts, the final…
This blog post has been syndicated with the permission of Catherine from the dabels divulge. It documents her journey of sleep problems and how she stumbled upon Hippo Hug weighted blankets out of Calgary, Alberta Canada. Stay tuned over the next few days for all three parts, the final part will be a video review of her…
As an Occupational Therapist working in continuing care, I am often faced with difficult cases of complex senior’s mental health. When Hippo Hug’s postcard landed on my desk with information about weighted products, I was really intrigued and wanted to know more about this intervention. When I contacted Leslie, she was more than willing to…
For years, our dog Darby has suffered from extreme anxiety and sensory-related issues. Motorcycles, fireworks, whistling, and even Coldplay on the radio would send him running to his safe place – the bathtub – where he would curl up, shake, and slowly recover from a severe anxiety episode. There was one summer where we could…