Monthly Archives: November 2022

Different people have different experiences of the festive season. Some people associate it with excitement and fun, while for others it’s difficult. For lots of autistic people, and for families with an autistic member, Christmas can bring challenges.

People with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) often report auditory sensitivity, meaning they’re highly sensitive to noise. It can make everything from shopping to fire drills difficult to manage. Unpredictable sounds, such as a dog barking, horn blaring, or sounds of a certain frequency, can be very overwhelming. It’s not always possible to avoid sounds, especially unpredictable ones, which is why it’s important to identify the signs, causes, and symptoms of overload, and how to help.