A sensory-friendly bedroom setup guide for autistic and neurodivergent teens.

A simple, printable guide with realistic ideas for sound, lighting, textures, and visual clutter.

Many autistic teens experience sleep challenges because their brains and bodies may stay on “high alert” at night. This guide helps you make the bedroom feel more supportive by reducing sensory stress and increasing comfort.

You’ll learn how to:

• Lower sudden noises and “background” sounds that keep the nervous system activated

• Create lighting that supports winding down (without harsh brightness)

• Choose textures that feel comfortable and predictable

• Reduce visual clutter in a way that feels doable, not perfectionistic

• Involve your teen so the space feels like theirs (not something being done to them)