A Unique Weighted Lap Pad

Our son has plenty of sensory issues. One product that he absolutely loves is his weighted lap pad. The one that we have I discovered by accident. I had purchased Akton Pads for him to sit on. They’re sort of like gel, but they’re a solid material, so you never bottom out. Super heavy, and with evenly distributed weight, I found them far superior to any traditional weighted lap pad. No corn cobs that move and...

Stories from Best Buddies

If you are reading this article through your email subscription, please visit our site to view the embedded video. If you’ve never heard of Best Buddies, now is a great time to discover just how wonderful this program is. Founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Best Buddies is a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for...