Psychology Today | 01.02.2026 23:13
I have worn noise-canceling headphones many times throughout my life. As an autistic diagnosed in early toddlerhood, I’ve relied on sensory accommodations across every stage of my life. So, when I settled into the stands for my first undergraduate football game at the University of California, Berkeley, I expected the technology to do its job. I expected relief from the roar of the crowd.
