01/28/2026
Crowded spaces, loud noises, and bright lights can be overwhelming for many living with neurological injuries or sensory sensitivities.
At DEFY, we’re here to help build the confidence and skills needed to navigate these environments with more ease, offering both understanding and strategies that truly help.
🌟 Here are some things that may help:
• Identify your sensory triggers so you can plan ahead or adjust environments.
• Practice calming techniques, like deep breathing, meditation, or grounding exercises, to reset your nervous system when things feel like too much.
• Use sensory tools, noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, quiet breaks, or low-stimulus spaces, to reduce input when needed.
• Create predictable routines and safe spaces that make sensory challenges easier to manage.
• Build confidence, practice these skills often, and give yourself permission to advocate for what you need.
We share resources and tips like these because awareness paired with practical tools empowers you to engage with your world more comfortably and confidently, especially as activities and social events increase this time of year.
