Hear again: Sound Sensitivity

Have you ever felt like the world's volume is turned all the way up — and no one else seems to notice?

For autistic people, sound sensitivity isn't just a quirk or an overreaction. It's a daily, exhausting reality. In this episode, you’ll hear what it actually feels like when everyday sounds become unbearable — and learn the science behind why it happens.

In this episode:

• Why between 50–70% of autistic people experience sound sensitivity at some point in their lives
• The elements of sound that can push an autistic brain into overdrive: frequency, duration, quantity, repetition, and volume
• What's happening in your brain when a disturbing noise sends your nervous system into fight-or-flight
• Why the common advice to "just get used to it" can actually make things worse for autistic people
• Practical tools and strategies that can help — from noise-canceling headphones to acoustic wall panels to earplug alternatives

Meet My Autistic Brain is a podcast for late-discovered autistics and anyone who wants to understand what life on the spectrum really looks like — no filters, no sugarcoating.

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