Weighted blankets and snakes with autism and dementia by providing Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS), mimicking a hug to calm the nervous system, boosting feel-good hormones (serotonin, dopamine), reducing anxiety, improving sleep, and decreasing agitation, offering a safe, non-drug way to manage sensory overload in autism and restlessness in dementia. They provide grounding, predictable sensory input that helps regulate emotions and promotes a sense of security for both groups, though talking to a doctor first is recommended.
