Reddit reviews Fun and Function Weighted Explorer's Vest for Children Medium (Ages 5-6), Khaki 100% Cotton with Pockets- Helps Kids with Sensory Issues, Autism, ADHD, Mood, Sensory Over Responding, Wights Included
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CALMING WEIGHT + FINE MOTOR WORK - Wearing a weighted vest can help calm kids who feel anxious or stressed. Zipper and hook-and-loop closures encourage fine motor skill development. Use the zipper to open and close the vest and the hook-and-loop closure to open and close the pocketsPROPRIOCEPTIVE INPUT - Steady sensory input has a grounding effect, helping kids focus and calm down. Removable weights are tucked in interior pocketsSAFARI-STYLE - Comfortable and stylish, our khaki cotton vest boasts many pockets inside and out. In addition to removable weights, stash your own chewies, fidgets and toys in the pocketsFOR THERAPEUTIC USE - Includes 2 lbs. of weight: four 1/4 lb. weights and two 1/2 lb. weights. Weights are safely positioned in pockets inside the vest and can be added or removed. Use weighted products with guidance from a therapist. Weights should be carefully and gradually adjusted for each person's needsAGES 2-12 - Comes in four sizes. Please refer to the size chart for best possible fit
Give him something to distract him from his tantrums.
You could try incentivizing it, or (with Dad’s permission) just flat out give it to him. Another option is to say that he can use it while he participated in scouts (but can’t take it home).
I’m not a doctor, or anything of that sort. I’m not trying to dismiss or diagnose anything. I’m just trying to think outside the
cube... box on this one.Another option, for the dad to buy, might be a weighted jacket (eg like this ). My wife and I got both our boys weighted blankets for at home, and at least for my oldest it seems to work really well when he gets super worked up. And he has not been diagnosed on the spectrum.
It’s at least worth discussing with dad. What’s important here is the boy’s well being and trying to find ways to get him to calm down.
If you remember, please update us. I’d love to know if anyone’s suggestions helped in anyway.