The stunning effects during the explosions that are generated, especially at the end of the year parties, have an impact on the people with autism as acoustic hypersensitivity may be present which is part, to a greater or lesser extent, of the autism spectrum.
It should be remembered that this population is highly susceptible to loud sounds, since auditory hypersensitivity or hyperacusis is present; characterized by increased sensitivity to habitual sounds, which may be uncomfortable or even painful for these people.
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Due to this, fireworks can be a trigger for crying and irritability crises, a lot of discomfort in people and their families.
The noises produce restlessness, fear and anxiety, Therefore, it is ideal to be able to anticipate to people within the autism spectrum condition that at the end of the year parties there could be more annoying sounds than usual, in addition to the use of resources such as headphones and / or music that help to minimize the impact.
At the end of December, the use of fireworks it becomes massive and it is almost impossible to take shelter from the noise of the explosions. While outside the sky is filled with lights, flashes and noises, in many homes there is a deep tension.
Besides physical damage that fireworks can cause to those who handle them, they also cause great stress to many people, as well as to pets that today live more and more closely with people.
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The Directorate of Mental Health of the Ministry of Health urges the entire population to value the use of non-explosive fireworks or, even better, not to use fireworks in celebrations.
Recommendations from people with ASD:
Anticipate what is going to happen: anticipate when and where these noises are going to be produced with visual aids, with pictograms or with social stories.
Headphone use: If you are going to attend these events, use hearing protectors that reduce the sound pressure level.
Remoteness: if it happens unexpectedly, move away from the noise source.
