ADHD/Autism

[1finny]

We have had a few threads on here.
This is an excellent article - hope it helps

My son was away in Copenhagen last week with his partner and her mum. He had to walk out of the restaurant they booked on the Sunday night - the noise was unbearable.
He felt awful.

The sudden rise of AuDHD: what is behind the rocketing rates of this life-changing diagnosis?

Just over a decade ago, autism and ADHD were thought to be mutually exclusive. But in recent years, all that has changed

www.theguardian.com

 

[B_G]

He had to walk out of the restaurant they booked on the Sunday night - the noise was unbearable.

Does he wear anything to protect from noise? Headphones/buds or anything?

My son wears loops and is finding them really helpful.

 

[JonnyHistory]

Ear defenders can be useful, my son wears these when on public to dampen the noise and it's helped him a ton.

 

[B_G]

These are specially designed to reduce background noise and total volume without affecting sound quality. Ideal in scenarios like you described. They are designed for people with ADHD or Autism.

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[BobbyG]

Another vote for Loops

 

[JonnyHistory]

Another vote for Loops

Must admit aesthetically much nicer than traditional ear defenders which can be conspicuous.

Going to try them out with the boy, but change doesn't come easy with him.

 

[B_G]

Must admit aesthetically much nicer than traditional ear defenders which can be conspicuous.

Going to try them out with the boy, but change doesn't come easy with him.

I was surprised how easily my lad took to them particularly as he's very sensitive to touch and usually hates anything on his skin.
He wears them predominantly for playing football in to block out noise from the sidelines and has been an absolute gamechanger. He's like a different kid.

But also use them in pubs / restaurants / shops with great success. He wore them at the Riverside last week for the first time and he loved it even though he was very nervous about the noise beforehand. He even took them out at half time which I think is probably a reflection of the current drab atmosphere in the Riverside to be honest

 

[1finny]

Does he wear anything to protect from noise? Headphones/buds or anything?

My son wears loops and is finding them really helpful.

No - he can cope sometimes.
It was the culmination of a full on weekend

 

[Littlejimmy]

They sound (excuse the pun) right up my street. I am very noise sensitive, especially in certain environments. I've just ordered some Experience Plus.

 

[AytonMews]

Had he had a weekend on the sauce?

Wonder if these things can be heightened by booze, similar to anxiety etc

 

[GibbosEmpire]

Something that might help also is sunglasses, lights and the constant flashing of things can be really off putting. Emergency service lights I really hate, have to look away or close my eyes.

 

[1finny]

Had he had a weekend on the sauce?

Wonder if these things can be heightened by booze, similar to anxiety etc

Combination of the sauce (tiredness) and being with his partner………… and her mum for the first time on a break
At lease she paid tho

 

[JackG]

Has anyone watched The Assembly yet? Michael Sheen Q and A with 35 neurodivergent young people. Here's a review

 

[GibbosEmpire]

Giving

Has anyone watched The Assembly yet? Michael Sheen Q and A with 35 neurodivergent young people. Here's a review

Will definitely give that a watch

 

[B_G]

Has anyone watched The Assembly yet? Michael Sheen Q and A with 35 neurodivergent young people. Here's a review

Hadn't heard of it but will give it a watch

 

[Archiestephens_elbow]

What is it on?

 

[JackG]

What is it on?

BBC1/iplayer