Artiklar om ADHD och fördelarna med tyngdväst och tyngdtäcke

21-08-2023

Weighted blankets help children with ADHD

A study conducted by Halmstad University, using sleep monitors, has shown that the use of Novista’s soft weighted blankets significantly improves sleep in children with ADHD.

18-01-2023

The weighted vest promotes a sense of security at school

Teachers who have borrowed the vest for their class find that it has a positive effect on students who have trouble calming down and provides a sense of security to students struggling with anxiety, worry, or stress.

10-10-2022

Weighted Blankets for Children in New Research: Parents Report That Weighted Blankets Promote Better Sleep and Reduce Anxiety in Children

A study from Halmstad University shows that parents of children who used the Fiberweight blanket reported that their children’s sleep improved. The parents described how their children fell asleep more quickly, woke up fewer times during the night, and developed better sleep routines. Parents also reported that their children’s overall well-being improved, with increased relaxation, reduced anxiety, and a greater zest for life.

31-08-2022

Weight Vests – An Investment That Benefits Both Students and Teachers

About 30 schools across Sweden have tested Novista’s Fiber Weighted Vest, and it has been shown to have a positive effect on students’ ability to concentrate and focus. Positive changes in the overall classroom environment have also been observed in several places.

31-08-2022

Teacher Nina: Here's How We Use the Fiber Weighted Vest in My Class

Nina is a teacher at Borns Friskola and has 21 students in grades 1 and 2 in her class. She has been using the Fiber weighted vest from Novista since December 2021. “At first, I thought only a few students would need the vest. But now about half of them use it—some occasionally, others more often.”

02-03-2022

Muay Thai fighter Emma: “The weighted blanket helps me wind down”

When your body is tired but your mind is racing, your sleep can suffer. Emma Stonegård Abrahamsson, an elite Thai boxer who has been diagnosed with ADHD and struggles with anxiety and motor restlessness, knows this all too well. For her, sleeping with Novista’s weighted blanket helps—here she shares her experiences.

25-02-2022

Weight vests in schools show positive results

Increased focus and improved concentration—the use of weighted vests in school can make a big difference in the learning environment, students’ well-being, and ultimately their academic performance. That’s according to Novista’s product specialist, Niklas Sundström

14-02-2022

The Expert Explains: How the Fiber-Weighted Vest Works

Many people are probably familiar with weighted blankets—but what is a weighted vest? And who can benefit from one? Niklas Sundström, Product Specialist at Novista, explains the benefits and function of the weighted vest.

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