Sometimes creating a sensory-supportive environment means removing input rather than adding to it. This can look like turning the volume down on office-wide music or decreasing visual clutter. There are, however, some great products to deal with sensory issues at work.
Made from hollow silicone for comfort, Calmer doesn’t block sound but instead reduces trigger noises, e.g., traffic sounds, electronic buzzing, and the sounds of people eating, while keeping the general environment sounding “natural.”
If your office has harsh fluorescent lights, a desk lamp can provide more gentle lighting. Look for a lamp that offers adjustable brightness levels and different color temperatures. This one from Lepro, has five dimmer levels and three color modes.
You might not think of an air purifier as part of a sensory-supportive environment, but certain models can not only reduce distracting odors but also generate white noise. This model has an activated carbon filter and can handle about 200 sq. ft of space.
You have a lot of options in this category — perfect for fidgeting during video calls and so on. Companies like Rubbabu make textured ball toys for sensory input. Rubbabu’s are made from 97% rubber foam, free from fillers and chemicals, and are anti-microbial, hypoallergenic, and mildew-resistant.
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