How to set up a sensory-friendly focus space
A sensory-friendly focus space is one that fits your preferences. Start with fewer inputs, add only what you want and change one thing at a time. Silence, a plain timer and short sessions are valid choices.
Begin with the simplest view
Try quiet focus and decide whether you want the Garden, Growing plant or Orb visual. A garden can be enjoyable to arrange; a single plant may offer a more contained view. If a moving visual draws attention away from your task, adjust its motion or choose another view.
Switching views does not erase your saved garden. You can return to it outside the focus session.
Test sound as an option
Kavana includes 36 Focus, Nature and Lo-fi sounds. Start with one sound at a comfortable volume, then pause it to compare with silence. The Play, Pause, Mute and volume controls remain yours to use.
Core can layer a Nature sound over the main sound. Premium permits a second sound from any collection and account-saved mixes. More layers are optional; one sound or none may suit you better.
Make changes you can evaluate
Keep a setting for one session, then note what was helpful or distracting. Adjust the sound, view or duration separately so you can tell which change mattered. A preference can vary between activities or days.
If text, keyboard navigation, motion or another control creates an access barrier, share the page and action with support. A diagnosis is not needed to explain the difficulty.
Why individual choice matters
NICE autism guidance for adults discusses sensory sensitivities and adapting environments. That guidance is broader than a timer app and does not test Kavana. Our practical suggestion is to let your own response to sound and visuals guide which optional controls you use.