**4. Discussion**

The primary aim of this study was to assess the weighted blanket application during sleep for young children with autism with sleep di fficulties and tactile and auditory behavioral manifestations of SOR. Does a weighted blanket impact sleep quality among children with autism, sleep disturbances and sensory over responsivity? The findings from the two participants indicate that a weighted blanket had little influence with improving sleep quality through the objective and subjective measures. The findings are consistent with the findings of Gringras et al. [14], Gee et al. [15], Eron et al. [25], and Gee et al. [16]. The existing literature generally does not support that weighted blankets improve sleep quality in children with autism. Occupational therapy professionals working with children with autism, SOR, and sleep disturbances have other therapeutic resources to support improved sleep quality.
