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GrandadP

Hi , please forgive my ignorance , im not an expert on autism , just a loving grandad . Ive just watched my youngest gransons xmas play and hes wearing headphones . At first I was a bit taken back , can anyone give advice on experience of the same situation please . 

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  • Hello GrandadP. Many of us do, at some point, use noise-reduction equipment such as ear defenders or headphones. Being on stage would be a touchy thing for an AS child. Exposure to public gaze, fear of 'getting it wrong' noisy environment etc etc - there's quite a list! Anything that reduces sensory input at a particularly stressful time is a very good idea.

    I think it's great that he has been included, in the way that schools always try to include every child, and if this was something he needed to help him do that, well that would make sense. Hope you enjoyed it!

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  • Hello GrandadP. Many of us do, at some point, use noise-reduction equipment such as ear defenders or headphones. Being on stage would be a touchy thing for an AS child. Exposure to public gaze, fear of 'getting it wrong' noisy environment etc etc - there's quite a list! Anything that reduces sensory input at a particularly stressful time is a very good idea.

    I think it's great that he has been included, in the way that schools always try to include every child, and if this was something he needed to help him do that, well that would make sense. Hope you enjoyed it!

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