Loop Engage earplugs are designed to help you stay connected, by filtering sound waves instead of blocking them out. Noise canceling headphones can be an effective tool for helping autistic children cope with loud environments, ambient noise, or sounds they find overwhelming.

But the size and fit of these headphones seem to make them comfortable for children, not putting too much pressure on their heads and fitting over their ears. In some cases, that can be wonderful – it can mean that you’re more in tune with the subtle details of sounds, could mean that you make a fantastic musician, or that you have a unique perspective on the world. If your child is self-conscious about wearing ear defenders because of how they look, this brand has great designs that your kids will love. They make walking along the road to school less stressful for my daughter taking the sound of passing cars to "noisy cat purrs" in her words.Rather than covering the ear or blocking sound, these uniquely shaped silicone earplugs fit discreetly in your child’s ear and act as a sound screen, guiding sound into the ear and filtering out distortion and muffling. Sensory Direct’s Ear Defenders are great for children and young adults with Autism and Sensory Processing issues who are sensitive to noise and certain sounds. That can be great in some situations – but not when you want to stay engaged with the world around you.

Their noise-cancelling properties make ear defenders a valuable tool when transitioning through busy and challenging environments.The padded headband does not offer as much cushioning as other options, so keep that in mind if super soft padding is important to your child. Buuuuuut… that doesn't mean I always want to walk around with a giant pair of sound blocking headphones over my ears. They’re the perfect noise-reducing earplugs for autism as they reduce sensory overload without impacting your ability to chat and connect.