Would weighted blankets or sensory toy/fidgets count as a medical expense

[bwa]

Unless they are physician recommended for a specific medical condition (e.g., not for your general health), they would not be deductible.

[tax_payer]

Does this answer still apply for 2018 TY?

[Texas Roger]

Yes there is no change in the types of things that can be deducted as medical expenses.

[tax_payer]

I would imagine that a note Rx-ing it for your sleep disorder would be necessary in an audit?