What are good room ideas for kids with autism?

[Answered on Quora.com by Audrey Kranbuhl]

Really it just depends on the person and what their needs are. Here are some of the things I have in my room that help me though:

Window tint: my bedroom window is facing where the sun rises. I’m sensitive to bright/harsh lights, so I recently put-up window tint to help soften the light that comes in. (It’s also reflective so it helps keep some heat out.)

An oil diffuser: One of my biggest sensory issues is strong smells. So, having some softer scents that I enjoy in my room help me calm down and feel safe. (For me, those scents are vanilla and pumpkin spice.)

A weighted blanket: It help w DPT, calming me down, and helping me sleep at night.

My own room: Now this might not be possible for everyone, but having my own room gives me a space where I can demask and recharge w/o having to worry about other people.

No alarm clocks: The sound of alarms in the morning is a huge sensory issue for me. Now, I homeschool so if I end up sleeping in a bit it’s not that big of a deal.

Stuffed animals: Most of my stuffed animals I’ve had since childhood and they’re very sentimental to me. But they also help calm me down in a sensory overload or anxiety attack.

Softer colors: My room doesn’t really have any super bright colors or led lights in it. (Save for some of my art that I’ve hung up.) This helps my room feel cozier and safer, and it’s less overstimulating.

That’s all I can think of rn.

I hope this helps!