Noise Cancelling Headphones - good idea or terrible idea?

Hi

My daughter has been recently diagnosed with autism - age 14. She is asking for noise-cancelling headphones as she's read these can be helpful.

I'm all for getting them for her - I can see why they would help - however I'm concerned about her walking around all day even more isolated from everyone around her than she currently is.

Which I know is the point as far as she is concerned - but perhaps this would increase rather than decrease her social struggles?

My first post here so appreciate any help you can offer - thank you in advance!

Parents
  • I have a pair of bose quietcomfort headphones that I would recommend. They actively block out most noise.

    Noise cancelling doesn't have to be on, so they can work as regular earphones.

    I also have a pair of noise induction earphones that don't go in the ear, letting me listen to a distraction and be able to hear (in case there's a danger).

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  • I have a pair of bose quietcomfort headphones that I would recommend. They actively block out most noise.

    Noise cancelling doesn't have to be on, so they can work as regular earphones.

    I also have a pair of noise induction earphones that don't go in the ear, letting me listen to a distraction and be able to hear (in case there's a danger).

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