I got these ear defenders for Jojo last year.
Even though I think they would help, he won’t wear them.
I don’t think he likes the way they feel on his head.
So instead, they have found a new owner.
Jonny gets upset whenever Jonah has a meltdown. He has sensitive ears and a sensitive soul. When we are at home, he can just go into another room until Jonah calms down.
Unfortunately, there are times (like in the car) when he can’t just go somewhere else.
There have been times when Jonah was having a meltdown and he simply refused to get in the car and I had to force him to get in. So I’ve had BOTH of the kids screaming in the car.
Jonny will get NEARLY as worked up as Jonah when he has a meltdown.
So, to remedy this, Jonny will wear Jonah’s ear defenders whenever Jonah has a meltdown.
There are also times when he is being distracted and can’t concentrate on the task at hand (like just EATING DINNER) and he will wear them to get things done.
So they are now Jonny’s.
Ear defenders…
Not just for kids with autism…