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@zakalwe @hellomiakoda @actuallyautistic @pathfinder For me it's entirely about repetitive or abrasive noises. Things that steal my attention. Babies babbling doesn't do that to me, but dogs barking, basses thumping, people sniffing, music I'm not actively listening to, engines revving, water dripping, clocks ticking, and babies screaming all shut down my brain to the point that I can't form a thought. It's a startle reaction that doesn't taper off over time. I had a really hard time when my kiddos were little and would cry. Sometimes, I would end up crying with them, "I Am Sam" style.