We’re often asked whether or not weighted blankets have any benefit for children or adults who have anxiety, sensory issues, or autism. We decided to answer this question by diving into the research to see if a weighted blanket could be beneficial for your family. What is a weighted blanket? A weighted blanket is a sensory intervention tool that is noninvasive, self-directed, and uses a form of deep pressure stimulation (DPS) [1, 2, 3]. DPS is purported to increase parasympat