Hear again: Sound Sensitivity

Hear again: Sound Sensitivity

May 18, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

This episode explores the reality of sound sensitivity for autistic individuals and the science behind it.

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 livesThe elements of sound that ...

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