| Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) includes three | | | | behavior. Colors such as light blue and lighter tans |
| known variants with autism itself forming its core; | | | | are known to provide a more relaxing elementary |
| Asperger syndrome, and atypical autism | | | | level classroom. In adhering to knowledge gained |
| (otherwise known as Pervasive Development | | | | through these studies, the usage of blue suede |
| Disorder Not Otherwise Specified) make up the | | | | would surely suffice. There exists synthetic suede |
| other two-thirds of the disorder's makeup. | | | | that is produced from microfiber, a material |
| Regardless of which one a sufferer is inflicted | | | | known to be soft to the touch, durable, less |
| with, all share many common traits. However, | | | | expensive, and easier to sew than actual suede. |
| often overlooked, is their need to feel safe. | | | | Decisions other than which color and material to |
| Autistic children possess a strong desire to be | | | | use are also prevalent to the purchaser. Sizes |
| alone, to do tasks by themselves. Keeping | | | | vary from three feet to as high as eight feet in |
| company with no one offers them a position of | | | | height. The size of the bean bag chair is obviously |
| safety. A disorder present in 1 of every 150 | | | | relevant to the size of the child. |
| children demands heavy research in regards to | | | | Bean bag chairs provide more than just a piece of |
| easing the child's discomfort. | | | | furniture for an autistic child; they can also be |
| When searching for a low cost option to help the | | | | used as an exercise tool. By picking up the bean |
| autistic sufferer's desire to feel safe, one should | | | | bag chair and moving it about. Autistic children |
| consider the option of bean bag chairs. These | | | | have been often seen as methodically moving |
| chairs offer an environment of security, with or | | | | toys, such as trains in a particular order. The bean |
| without the presence of others. This sense of | | | | bag chair allows them to carry more weight |
| safety is of great importance for autistic children | | | | safely which is extremely important in maintaining |
| who are known for fits of rage as it calms them, | | | | the child's motor skills. This exercise clearly |
| lessening the chance of any violent occurrences | | | | illustrates the need to select the proper size and |
| to either themselves or others. | | | | weight for you child. One should take caution as |
| There have been many studies done to | | | | to choose a bean bag chair that is not too heavy |
| determine the effect of various colors on peoples' | | | | or cumbersome. |