Comfortable earplugs for autism
Autism and heightened sensory sensitivity often go hand in hand. Sometimes, that can be a wonderful thing, allowing people with autism to experience things that other people might miss, and letting them see things from a different perspective.
But sometimes, it can be overwhelming. Sensory overload can be hard to deal with, when it feels like there’s a million different things all happening at once. There’s traffic outside. Background music. People laughing. Office chatter. A clothing label scratching at your neck. For autistic people, this can trigger sensory overload.
And for many autistic people, sound sensitivity can be a particular trigger. It affects everyone differently, but it can be stressful and overwhelming, which can have a big impact on mental health and wellbeing.
If this all sounds a little too familiar, there is an easy way to take the edge off and reduce the overwhelm: earplugs for autism.
Why our earplugs are your best option
Traditional foam earplugs and ear defenders block out noise – which is great in some situations, but not if you want to stay engaged with the world around you.
Not everyone with autism has the same experience when it comes to noise, but many do have some level of sound sensitivity – in fact, it’s been found that 50–70% of autistic children and adults have decreased sound tolerance (DST) at some point in their lives. That means it can be difficult to filter out background noise, making everyday environments feel overwhelming and stressful.
That’s why it’s important to consider the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) when choosing autism earplugs. NRR is a measure that’s used to indicate how effective hearing protection devices (like earplugs and earmuffs) are in reducing noise exposure. It’s measured in decibels (dB), and tells wearers what the potential reduction in noise level is when wearing that particular device. The higher the NRR, the more noise reduction a pair of earplugs, headphones or ear muffs offer.
The Vario V2 earplugs are designed with conversation in mind, filtering sound waves instead of blocking them out while offering up to 27 decibels (SNR) and 18 decibels (NRR) of noise reduction. They’re also made to limit the occlusion effect, which is that echoey, head-underwater feeling that you often get with earplugs.
That means they’re the perfect noise-reducing earplugs for autism, as they reduce sensory overload without impacting your ability to chat and connect – so you can always stay present, calm and focused.
Live life at your volume
Restore some calm to the chaos of everyday life. Take the edge off the noise of the world with our earplugs, perfect for autistic users managing sensory overload.
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Frequently asked questions
How can earplugs help individuals with autism?
How can earplugs help individuals with autism?
Earplugs reduce the volume of external sounds, meaning that you’re less likely to be impacted by loud or distressing noises – which can, in turn, prevent sensory overload. Many autistic people are sensitive to sound, so by reducing exposure to triggering sounds, you’re more likely to feel calm and in control.
Do earplugs for autism completely block out all sounds?
Do earplugs for autism completely block out all sounds?
It depends on the earplugs you choose! Traditional foam earplugs do block out noise, but earplugs like Vario are designed to filter out sound waves so that you can still hear everything that’s going on around you – just at a lower volume.
How effective are earplugs reducing sensory overload and promoting calmness?
How effective are earplugs reducing sensory overload and promoting calmness?
For many people with autism, earplugs are effective in reducing sensory overload – and in turn creating a sense of calmness – by reducing the intensity of external sounds and creating a quieter, calmer environment.