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
  • Noise cancelling headphones are a great idea. I have some as well and they reduce anxiety and the likelihood of being overwhelmed by sounds. I have ear plugs as well which can be useful and less noticeable, if your worried about people staring for instance. Give them a go and see if that helps. Let us know Slight smile

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  • Noise cancelling headphones are a great idea. I have some as well and they reduce anxiety and the likelihood of being overwhelmed by sounds. I have ear plugs as well which can be useful and less noticeable, if your worried about people staring for instance. Give them a go and see if that helps. Let us know Slight smile

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