DIY - How to Make Your Own Weighted Throw-Size Blanket for Teen or Adult - The first project I did at our retreat this summer was a calming weighted blanket for my nephew. He's a teenager with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). I recently saw a post online about weighted blankets and how they may have calming effects for people with sensory issues, sleep disorders, ASD and other issues. It is thought that a weighted blanket may help, and they are expensive to buy already-made, so I was happy to…