This online article describes and evaluates the use of weighted items as interventions for people on the autism spectrum. These are intended to help calm people on the autism spectrum and change how they process sensory information.

The article notes that research studies regarding weighted items have yielded mixed or no positive effects. It therefore does recommend the use of weighted items.

Research Autism was a charity funding research in autism interventions. Research Autism’s information services have been absorbed by the National Autistic Society (NAS). Founded in 1962, the NAS “provide[s] information, support and pioneering services, and campaign[s] for a better world for autistic people. [Website]