Heavy Vests

  Here is a project that we are finishing up in Relief Society.  These are weighted vests that are going to be used in the school district for kids with autism, ADHD, etc...  Jacob had a weighted blanket and he used it till it wore out... something about the weight has a calming effect, and helps the wearer to sit still longer and pay better attention.  So, our Relief Society is making 20 of these, in assorted sizes.  There is velcro on the sides for getting them on and off easily, and there are 8 pockets around the bottom of the inside.  In these pockets we put little bags filled with buckshot :) for weight.  Depending on how many weights you use, the vest can weight from 1-8 pounds.  I am also using this project to pass off a requirement in my sociology class!