Abstract: The invention relates to a weighted vest 10 and more particularly to a weighted vest for use for children having development disorders. The weighted vest 10 in accordance with this invention includes a body member 12 having portions 22 aligned to engage upper extremities 24 of a wearer 20. The weighted vest 10 also includes a first and second sleeve member 26 and 28 having an opening 30 and 32, respectively, formed therein. First and second longitudinally extending pocket members 38 and 46, respectively, are provided to extend along an innermost periphery of each side of the body member 12. A first and second pair of longitudinally extending spaced pocket members 56 and 66, respectively, are coupled to extend under the sleeve openings 30 and 32 respectively. A longitudinally extending weight member 64 is provided to slidably engage and rest in each one of the pocket members 38, 46, 56 and 66. As a result when the weighted vest 10 is worn a calming sensation is provided to the wearer 20.

Abstract: A weighted lap pad 10 is provided to be positioned about the legs 72 and 74 and the waist of a child 66. The lap pad 10 includes a first and second elongated support member 12 and 18 respectively. An elongated plurality of weighted members 26, 28, 30, 32 and 34 respectively are successively coupled to each other. The first and second elongated support members 12 and 18 are coupled to the weighted members 28 and 32. As a result the weighted lap pad 10 can be secured around a child's waist and positioned on a child 66 so that the elongated weighted member 26 rests over the side of the leg 72 of the child, the weighted members 28, 30 and 32 rest in the lap 64 of the child and the weighted member 34 rest over the other leg 74 of the child. As a result the child is given an uninterrupted felling to stay seated.