Sensory Furniture for Autism

There are many benefits to using autism-friendly furniture in your sensory space, including:

• Sensory stimulation – the obvious, but sensory furniture for autism promotes sensory stimulation and often targets more than one sense.

• Multi-functionality – some furniture can be used in multiple ways or in conjunction with our other products, like bubble tubes or fibre optics.

• Improving balance – using sensory swings or hanging seats can promote vestibular input, and items like hammocks also provide the sense of being cocooned.

• Creating a 'safe zone' – autism-friendly furniture can create a space where the user can sit, lie down or lean in comfort and peace.

Types of Sensory Furniture for Autism

• Seating

Keeping it simple – comfortable seating like the Lydia Soft Sofa and Pinkham Soft Chair is key! Foam seating covered in hardy vinyl makes our sensory chairs for autism durable and pleasant to sit in. 

• Plinths

Our range of plinths can be used with many of our available products, making it easy and comfortable to sit or lean on them and enjoy the sensory benefits of lighting, textures and sounds. For example, the Pioppi interactive sensory plinth includes a colour-changing bubble tube, fibre optic strands, speakers and a large mirror as some of its features. It is compact enough to be used almost anywhere. 

• Swings

Perfect for vestibular stimulation, our swing frames can be used with a range of different bolsters or platforms. They can be a great alternative to a static chair for helping those with autism (and ADHD) who might struggle with sitting still to focus.

• Waterbeds

Whether for winding down for sleep, taking a quick nap or simply lying down to relax, our waterbeds are ideal autism-friendly furniture as they mould to the shape of the body and can provide deep pressure comfort.

If you would like to enhance your sensory room or space with sensory furniture for autism, please get in touch with our expert team today. We'll help you find the perfect autism-friendly furniture solutions for your users and, what's more, we can provide a free sensory room design service to ensure you get the most use out of your home or shared space.