Service categories: Counselling and therapies, Information, advice and advocacy, Schools and education providers

Service URL: https://www.hushaway.com

HushAway® is a sound-based wellbeing resource created to help children aged 4–10years find calm, focus and rest, especially those who are autistic, ADHD, sensory-sensitive, or simply overwhelmed by a busy world.

HushAway® brings together soothing narrated stories, guided meditations, ASMR-style soundscapes, and optional frequency-based audio (including Solfeggio and binaural-style listening options) to support gentle down-shifting and co-regulation at home, in school, or on the go. Children can choose the format that feels safest and most settling for them.

HushAway® is designed to be sensory-considerate and choice-led. Many children regulate best when they feel in control, so the experience is built around “small choices” (what to listen to, how long for, what volume, with/without background sound) that help them return to a steadier state.

Important note: HushAway® is not a clinical service, does not diagnose, and is not a replacement for professional assessment or mental health support. It is a supportive wellbeing resource that can sit alongside clinical and educational plans.

Who HushAway® supports

Children (4–10years)

HushAway® may be helpful for children who experience:

• sensory overload (noise, crowds, transitions, busy classrooms)
• anxiety or a “busy body / busy mind” feeling
• difficulty winding down at bedtime or after school
• challenges with supported attention and focus
• emotional overwhelm, meltdowns, or shutdowns (as signs of stress, not “bad behaviour”)

HushAway® can support children to:

• feel safer in their body through predictable, soothing audio routines
• practise calming strategies in a child-friendly, non-demand way
• settle for sleep with consistent, gentle cues
• use sound as a quiet anchor during transitions or high-load moments

Parents and carers

HushAway® also supports the adult nervous system. Parents and carers can use the resources to:

• build simple co-regulation routines (especially after school and at bedtime)
• understand “state before stories” (what’s happening underneath behaviour)
• create calmer transitions and reduce sensory load where possible
• feel more confident using consistent, low-demand calming tools

Schools and professionals

HushAway® can be used as a classroom or pastoral wellbeing support resource, including:

• quiet corners / calm breaks / transition support
• regulation routines before learning, reading, or group time
• sensory-friendly audio options that don’t rely on verbal processing alone

How it’s delivered

• Online / on-demand audio resources www.hushaway.com 
• Suitable for listening with a trusted adult nearby, or independently (age/development dependent)
• Can be used with headphones at a safe volume, or through a speaker in a calm space

Eligibility

Age: Primarily children aged 4–10years (also relevant for parents/carers and educators supporting this age group)

Aimed at: Child; Parent/carer of a child; Families; School; Education professional; Anyone supporting autistic and neurodivergent children 

Referral sources: Self-referral; Education; Private / direct access 

Covers: UK-wide and international 

Approaches / keywords (for the directory fields)

• Autism-friendly, sensory-considerate wellbeing resources
• Co-regulation support for families
• Soundscapes, ASMR-style audio, calming narration
• Sleep support, focus support, emotional regulation support
• Choice-led listening formats for sensory needs

Aimed at: Anyone with an Association to Autism, Child , Child/adolescent sibling, Children under the age of 12 years, children with complex needs and their parents or carers, Parent or carer of under 18, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Parents or carers, families, adults, School

Referral Sources: Education, Yourself

Specialisms: Autism, Autism and Neurodivergent , Challenging behaviour