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From: MaryW
Date: 01-03-2004, 01:32 PM (1 of 7)
I have a dear grandson who is autistic. His aids to help him along are always costly and very hard to find.

His mother sent me a link to something he will find very comforting and calming. Here it is.
http://www.integrationscatalog.com/products/body_sox.jsp

My point (and I do have one as Helen DeGeneres says) is that this sort of product is very easily made for a fraction of the price. This may be a unique niche for someone. Just a suggestion. :bluesmile
MaryW
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From: sewserious
Date: 01-03-2004, 01:35 PM (2 of 7)
I doubt very seriuosly that I could make and sell one of these for that price as the right type of Lycra fabric would not be cheap.
User: sewserious
Member since: 08-24-2003
Total posts: 112
From: MaryW
Date: 01-03-2004, 01:37 PM (3 of 7)
It wouldn't have to be 4 way stretch necessarily. That is the ideal situation, but autistic kids love to be surrounded with just about anything. He loves it when his brother sits on him or we wrap him up in a quilt. Think smother and that is what they crave.
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From: allie-oops
Date: 01-04-2004, 02:47 AM (4 of 7)
I have GOT to make one of these. My 9yos has Sensory Integration Dysfunction....he's constantly getting hurt, as he doesn't realize his body's parameters. What a wonderful tool - thank you Mary for posting this!!!!!!!!!!
Allie
"onward through the fog"
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Member since: 10-25-2002
Total posts: 282
From: MaryW
Date: 01-04-2004, 06:35 AM (5 of 7)
Allie, I'm gonna make one for Mattie too.:bluesmile
MaryW
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From: MaryW
Date: 02-12-2004, 12:07 PM (6 of 7)
Allie, in case you are interested. I found some power stretch for this project very reasonably priced. Check it out.
http://www.wazoodle.com/cgi-bin/catstore.cgi?user_action=list&category=Flash%20Sale&start=30

I am ordering some for Mattie, the grey I think. :bluesmile
MaryW
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From: allie-oops
Date: 02-12-2004, 12:30 PM (7 of 7)
Awesome - thank you Mary!
"onward through the fog"
User: allie-oops
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Total posts: 282
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