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Students in the occupational therapy program at the University of Scranton recently presented Allied Services therapists with weighted stuffed animals to share with children who have sensory processing disorders such as autism or ADHD. The weight provides a calming sensation and can help some children focus and pay attention better, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep. The weighted toys are a cute therapeutic option for the classroom, during mealtimes, long car rides, sleeping, or even watching television.

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Seated front and center: Declan Kane, Allied Services Pediatric Patient

Seated second row from left: Emily Campo, Haddonfield, NJ; Lindsey Kurtz, Wayne, NJ; Nina Fiore, Caldwell, NJ; Mackenzie Morret, Boiling Springs, PA; Grace Englund, Brookfield, CT

Kneeling third row from left: Madison Heaton, Medford Lakes, NJ; Valerie Pignetti, Houston, TX; Molly Joyce, Jamestown, Rhode Island; Shayla Murray, Syracuse, NY; Meaghan Sullivan, Stony Point, NY; Sabrina Verdi, Long Island, NY; Megan Maloney, Chalfont, PA; Sophie Semel, Huntingdon Valley, PA

Standing last row from left: Patricia A. Wisniewski, MS, OTR/L, CPRP, UniversityofScranton;Bailey McLaughlin, Allentown, NJ; Ashley Fischetti, Dunmore; Taylor Schwartz, Broomall, PA; Jennifer Sweeney, Wind Gap, PA; Shannon Everton, Baltimore, MD; Caitlin Gallagher, Charlotte, NC; Alyssa Olcott, Monroe Twp., NJ; Laura Freely, Floral Park, NY; Ben Golden, Otisville, NY; Danielle Burrier, MS, CCC/SLP, Allied Services; Amanda Salak, MS, OTR/L, Allied Services.