Sensory Support Resources

Stephanie T., Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington, smiling in a black shirt while holding her grey cat—highlighting the comfort of cat snuggles as a calming sensory support for anxiety and regulation.

Everyday Sensory Tools

Here you’ll find sensory-friendly supports—like calming fidgets, noise-cancelling earplugs, and sound machines—designed to make daily life feel a little easier and more comfortable.

I use some of these sensory tools for anxiety, focus, and regulation myself (along with snuggles from my cat) when I need to support my nervous system.

  • Black Loop earplugs—sensory-friendly tool for sound sensitivity, reducing overwhelm, and supporting calm focus in daily life.

    Loop Earplugs

    Flexible Noise Protection

  • Three NeeDoh fidget balls in blue, pink, and purple—sensory toys for stress relief, anxiety support, and focus.

    NeeDoh

    Soft & Super Stretchy Glob

  • Six colorful stretchy noodle fidgets—sensory toy for stress relief, focus, and calming play, supporting ADHD and anxiety needs.

    Stretchy Noodles

    Twistable, Pullable, Stretchy

  • Black Bose QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones—over-ear sensory support for reducing noise, calming overwhelm, and focusing in busy environments.

    Bose QuietComfort Headphones

    Noise Cancelling, Clear Sound

  • Hatch Rest second generation sound machine with night light—sensory-friendly tool providing calming sounds and gentle light to support anxiety relief, better sleep, and regulation.

    Sound Machine

    Block Distractions, Ease Anxiety

  • Hatch Rest Go portable sound machine—provides soothing background noise for sensory regulation, calm, and restful sleep anywhere.

    Portable Sound Machine

    Block Distractions, Ease Anxiety