Question to other autistic people here .

Is being scared of any sort of noise normal .? My grandson fears anything that makes noise especially toys etc .
He also does not like sleeping in his own room . He is 2 and will sleep in his room during the day but seems to fear it at night even with a light on is this normal for a autistic kid of his age .?

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LookingIn · M

The autistic brain is the panicked brain. Super sensitive to unexpected noises. He may well also have super sensitive hearing. You won’t be able to relate to what he experiences and he’s too young to tell you. That said, the left and right brain connections may mean that later in life he still can’t put into words how he’s feeling.

Whatever your family does, stay far away from ABA therapy. Autism cannot be cured and making autistics act normally puts huge strain on them which in later life does not end well.

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Rhode57 · 56-60, M

@DeluxedEdition Because he is who he is and we will cross each bridge as we come to it . He is a happy go lucky lad and thats all that matters .

DeluxedEdition · 26-30, F

@Rhode57 Reading books written by autistic people and even watching content online where they discuss their perspective (like On Instagram, tiktok or YouTube) more accurately is the best way I personally have been able to learn about autism. I want to learn as much as I can so that I can be a good parent to guide my son in the right direction and keep him safe. Every autistic person is different.

Their brains are more perceptive and active compared to the regular brain. Making their senses to them feel more intense. This is why a lot of autistic people complain with sensory overload or being overstimulated.

And if he is happy that’s all that matters. ❤️🙂

LookingIn · M

Because making autistics act “normally” i.e. like neurotypicals puts huge strain on them which in later life does not end well. No autistic run organisation recommends ABA. No autistic will recommend ABA. @DeluxedEdition

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

Sensitivity to noise is very common. My wife still exhibits it, but as an adult she has developed coping and avoiding techniques. It need not be a problem, we've been finding ways of adapting since we were seven.

Not wanting to sleep in his room could be down to a number of factors, not all of them autism related.

Scribbles · 36-40, F

It is normal for a person on the Autism Spectrum to feel overstimulated or panicked by loud noises and unexpected noises, and many other stimuli.

If he's simply scared and doesn't exhibit panic attack symptoms and severe repetitive self soothing behaviors from sound sensitivity, I'd recommend soothing, quiet breaks, and teaching him what makes noise and giving him control of turning something noisy on before someone else does can be helpful (like if you go in a bank and there is a bell. Talk about what it is that it makes a loud sound, and let him press it to hear if he wants and cover his ears - now He knows what to expect if a stranger suddenly presses it and may be less anxious.

Same thing with like a noisy washing machine at home or a toy. Let him know. Hey We're doing laundry today, it's going to make noise. It's going to be loud, (Let him press the button- and if it's too much, we can go take a quiet break outside if you need it.

It might help.

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