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Poor sleep and a strong need for movement and touch often go together in autistic children, though the studies cannot show which causes which.
CBT is the only treatment for sound sensitivity tested in a proper trial, but that trial was in adults, not autistic children.
Nothing makes sound sensitivity go away, but a hearing check, ear defenders for loud moments and slow, child-led practice can help.
Sensory overload is when the brain takes in more than it can handle, and therapy, a calmer setting and knowing your child's triggers can help.
Humming often helps an autistic child calm down or block out too much, and stopping it suddenly can upset them more.