Is listening to the same songs again and again, more common in autistic people?

I certainly feel like it is, but I only have block moments where I just randomly listen to a song one day, then become obsessed and play on repeat on Spotify. It only happens once every few months though 

Not sure if it is specific to autism but yes, I listen to the same songs again, and again, for days/weeks at a time. Then I lose interest and move on to my next song to be fascinated by. 

I frequently do this with a hard core of pieces of Music - often when I'm working.  I find it helps a lot.  If it's a particular piece of music that I love then I will replay it just to hear a bit that I don;t remember hearing the first time around.  And then again, and again.  Sometimes it's got to be classical, other times, it could be hard rock or heavy metal.

As someone trained in music (well, a bit) I get a lot of stimulation from different harmony arrangements, or then again, something simple.

That was one of my repeat songs shortly after the Olympics in Paris, also some of Piaf’s other ones. 

I don’t know if it’s more common but I do it regularly—often listening to the one song twice or more for months before moving onto a different one.

Yes, I always listen to the same song on repeat at least three times 

Who knew two laughs in one day!!

Glad that you laughed :-)  I am confident that you will use it wisely Lonehare12 and maybe even some people will get it! (though maybe not like they used too...)  :-)

Ha ha

• I'm usually rubbish with jokes. Admittedly I did have to read it twice, but yeah funny. I like it. I might even try to use it. :⁠-⁠)

Thanks Lonehare12 tho' my reference to a playlist was purely coincidental I am pleased that you found enjoyment through it  :-)  I am reminded of a joke: "nostalgia?  - not what it used to be... " best wishes 

Hi thanks for adding the URL. That's really interesting to read about, it explains a lot.

Yes, listening to the same song on repeat is a common example of autistic stimming (self-stimulating behaviour).

There's more information about it here - where listening to the same song is mentioned within the "Hearing" bullet point:

NAS - Repeated movements and behaviour (stimming)

I think the world might be a better place if she was.

Yes.  Defo.

I couldn't get through life without music. It's that one thing that's always there and it's a comfort knowing there's a song I can always put on to help me get through stuff. 

Lonehare12 said:

I think the calm and relaxed thing is so relevant. I have a 25 year old son and he used to study with his headphones on. I used to wonder how he did it. But now with my recent diagnosis I understand how much it helps

It really is a big help isn't it? I really wish my school had allowed headphones for music for helping you relax and stay calm because it helps so many people.

I'm glad you and your son have found music helps you too. 

Tay Tay for president of the world haha 

Oh cool playlist!!

It's romantic and a bit classical.

Lots on there I know but had forgotten about.

It's gives me a sense of nostalgia some how. :⁠-⁠)

"Non, rien de rien" for me on this one  (  :-)  ).  Although I have listened to the same podcasts over and over again and do prefer repetition and predictability in many other things.  Speaking from observation tho' fellow autists that I know have song playlists that are very important to them.  The same can be said for neurotypical people that I know too.  I do not know whether any comparative studies have been made on this between autism and neurotypical.