How long has Calm Spaces been active
The website and forum became live in 2024. Research identifying these needs of older Autists and implementation took place in the preceding years.
Dealing with noise
Ensuring there's a space with no loudspeaker close-by possibliy identifying it as quieter corner. Reduce noises, e.g., provide cups with cork mats underneath. Install rubber feet or felt under the feet of chairs.
Provide a separate quiet room. (This should not be a broom cupboard and ideally have natural light.) If possibly ensure that not all surfaces are hard and consider installing sound absorption material where it makes sense.
Dealing with space
