If possible, go to a shop that sells ear defenders and try on a few different pairs. Noise-Cancelling Headphones or Ear Defenders? A. AirPods Pro is the best I have used. They have a button on the side of them where you can switch between noise canceling and hearing mode. And you can listen to music if you want and they are comfortable. If you have a Samsung or Android I think there might be earbuds like the AirPods Pro, but I am not sure. What are some downsides to wearing noise canceling headphones? Unfortunately, these loud environments are now a common part of modern life, and therefore one solution to help both adults and children in these potentially distressing stations is the use of noise-cancelling ear muffs. A. I like wired over the head headphones and wireless earbuds. Because I don’t walk around with my over the head phones and the sound is better sometimes. And wireless earbuds for the freedom to walk around.

If you search Google for “ear defenders autism”, you’ll find some fascinating stories about how ear defenders have helped autistic adults and children to enjoy life more.FOUR FUN COLOURS | Calmer Kids is made from safe, non-toxic, soft and durable silicone that comes in four fun colours (Red, Yellow, Blue and Translucent). Its discreet design means children can wear Calmer Kids without feeling self-conscious about having them in their ears. Most people won’t even notice they have them in! Calmer Kids accurately guides sound into our ears resulting in less distortion for a cleaner, more defined, and pleasant audio experience. However, if you want to wear ear defenders in public, you might appreciate a discrete pair that looks like a pair of headphones.

I'm sensitive to sounds. Loud sounds. Sudden sounds. Worse yet, loud and sudden sounds I don't expect. Worst of all, loud and sudden sounds I do expect but cannot control - a common problem in people with autism.Balloons terrified me as a child, because I didn't know when they were going to pop. .....I've heard a lot of people with autism say that if they can initiate the sound, they're more likely to be able to tolerate it. The same is true if they know the sound is coming". Food play should be encouraged for those children with a limited diet. There should be no pressure on the child and this should not be done at mealtimes. The aim is purely to reduce the fear of food. With the Experiences, I can hear things like my breathing and swallowing; with the Engages, those things are either inaudible or far from noticeable. With the Engage Plus mutes inserted, they feel a lot closer to the Quiets than Experience Plus, and overall I find the Engage more comfortable and versatile.”

Best for Comfort: Vic Firth Kidphones

These reasonably priced, noise reduction, over ear headphones by Lucid Audio come in a variety of rainbow bright colors. They have a lot of cushioning and an adjustable headband with super soft padding to fit toddlers and children up to age five.