In recent years many evidence bases and non-evidence-based interventions are being used to provide people and children with intellectual disabilities with support and better life quality. The weighted blanket intervention is also one of the interventions that were used however research-based evidence of the effectiveness of this intervention in the engagement for students was lacking. This study was done to provide a brief report that outlines the effects of a weighted blanket intervention on the engagement for a student with ASD.
The effectiveness of a weighted blanket intervention and structured workboxes for improving engagement for a child with autism during math circle time in a general education kindergarten classroom was evaluated relative to baseline using an alternating treatment design.
The structured work boxes resulted in higher levels of engagement, and the weighted blanket resulted in levels that were similar to or lower than the baseline.
The findings of this study provide information that will be useful in educational settings to provide the children with effective interventions that are expected to breed optimal outcomes. Additional research is needed on sensory-based interventions; in the meantime, teachers should use evidence-based practices.
Summary: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1088357618794911
