Box of Small Things – Reviews for those who notice more
Box of Small Things is a site dedicated to investigating everyday products for autistic and sensory-sensitive adults. The site examines items like earplugs and fragrance-free shampoos to identify their effectiveness and any potential issues. Investigations are ongoing, with findings shared via email upon completion.
- ▪The site tests products under various conditions to assess their suitability for sensitive individuals.
- ▪Recent investigations include earplugs and fragrance-free shampoos, with detailed findings published for each product.
- ▪Products are evaluated based on their claims, performance in different environments, and any failures noted during testing.
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Most products have not been examined under the right conditions.This site does. Box of Small Things investigates everyday products: earplugs, fragrance-free shampoos, household items for the details that most reviewers overlook and that matter most to autistic and sensory-sensitive adults. Scent under heat. Occlusion pressure in the ear. What the label claims, and whether it holds. New to the site or recently diagnosed? Start with why some environments are hard, and what you can do about it.If a product fails in ways that matter to sensitive people, it is noted here. No particular pleasure is taken in it. It is simply the job.Fig. I — the investigator at work Investigation No. 2Which Earplugs Actually Work for Sensory-Sensitive Adults?Ten products under investigation.
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