
29/09/2025
The house is finally "quiet." But is it, really?
That gentle hum from the refrigerator, the low buzz of a fluorescent light, the distant sound of a vacuum... for many of us, it's just background noise our brains easily filter out.
For a child with sensory sensitivities, especially those on the autism spectrum, these sounds aren't in the background. They are front and centreโa constant, draining, and sometimes painful input. Their world doesn't always have a "volume down" button for these specific triggers.
This is a gentle reminder that when a child seems overwhelmed in a seemingly calm environment, there might be an invisible reason. They're not being difficult; they're navigating a world that can feel incredibly loud. Let's remember to look beyond the obvious and lead with understanding. โจ