# Wearable Pressure Therapy The Bear Hug Inflatable Vest Soothes Autistic Individuals By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-hug References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/competition/autism_connects_bear_hug_wearable_deep_pressure_therapy_19295.asp) & [autismconnects](http://www.autismconnects.com) Autistic individuals need constant stimulation to cope with their situation and yet sometimes even then they lapse into an anxious state that is hard to come out of; the Bear Hug vest hopes to help in that department. The Bear Hug is an inflatable vest that performs deep-pressure therapy to not only help ease anxiety, but also regulate the sensory system. Air is distributed safely and evenly to the torso and can be adjusted to suit each child's specific needs. The Bear Hug vest calms the child so that he can interact with others, concentrate better and be more effective at completing his daily tasks. It also comes with other features such as textured pockets for the wearer to fidget in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wearable Pressure Therapy for Sensory Regulation:** Opportunity for further development of wearable pressure therapy technology to benefit people with sensory regulation difficulties. - **Personalized Inflatable Vests for Therapy:** Further personalization of inflatable vests for specific needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. - **Wearable Technology for Anxiety Management:** Exploration of additional wearable technology options for the management of anxiety and related disorders. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Health and Wellness:** Wearable pressure therapy has the potential to open up a whole new market in the health and wellness industry. - **Technology:** Innovation opportunities in smart textile technology and app development to enhance usability and effectiveness of wearable pressure technology. - **Education and Autism Services:** Collaboration between education and autism services to increase accessibility of the Bear Hug inflatable vest and other similar products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weighted Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugz.md) - [Weighted Plush Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugarounds.md) - [Anxiety Relief Cloaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eden-hoodie.md) - [Warming Weighted Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartwarming-hugs.md) - [Full-Body Pain Relief Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-super-vest.md) - [Mental Health Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-calmness-crew.md) - [Calming Resonance Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anxiety-relief-device.md) - [Stress-Relieving Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cove.md) - [Swaddling Comfort Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hug-sleep.md)