How AUTISM Light Sensitivity IMPACTS (YOUR Life!)

So Autism comes comotbidly diagnosed with sensory processing disorder. Currently there is no independent diagnosis of sensory processing disorder a person has to be on the autism spectrum to also have sensory processing disorder.

Sensory processing disorder can interfere with the way the brain communicates its senses like lights sound smells and touch.

This confusion can cause some interesting outcomes including hyper or hypo sensitive issues with these senses.

being an autistic person myself I find that certain lights are triggering and can cause anxiety and stress when I’m around those lights.

You see some lights flicker but the typical brain of a neurotypical person cannot see this flicker and a person with an autism spectrum disorder can see the flicker and this flicker annoys them.

I outline a few hacks and tips I have that are use on a daily basis to overcome this triggering from certain light sensitivity for autism and light sensitivity.

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[BliffleSplick]

I've been closing one eye when in bright light since I was a little kid, turns out it's a way to lower the amount of sensory input. Younger me had no clue about autism, just that the world was painful and annoying beyond tolerance.

[Sean-lvfx]

When it's a bright day and I'm with a group of people I've noticed that I am constantly the only one with their hands over their eyes to give them shade from the light. I've literally been in town surrounded by hundreds of people and I'm the only one that I've noticed doing it.

[MusicalAspie]

I completely relate to this. I have to wear sunglasses almost always whenever I'm out of my house. I wear them indoors, outdoors, day and night. I wear these sunglasses that fit over my eyeglasses. Light sensitivity is my greatest sensory challenge. It makes me feel tired and irritable. And I get this throbbing sensation in my eyes and head. It's one of the reasons why I didn't want to go get my master's degree. I didn't want to be in pain for another three years.

[lysagreen]

I have major difficulties with bright lights. Florescent and LED lights really mess with me. In America, a lot of cars have LED headlights that totally blind you when you drive at night. It freaks me out because it looks like oncoming traffic is heading straight towards you and you can’t really tell where the oncoming car is in relation to you. I always tell people I am a vampire at work(just kidding) to explain why I go around turning off most of the lights as soon as I get to work.I also have problems with bright sunny days. I always end up with a headache when I have to go out in the sun.

[amayawolfe]

I just recently discovered that I'm autistic, but it made so much sense with my sensory issues. I have hypersensitive hearing, my eyes are really sensitive to light, my skin is hypersensitive and easily irritated, my sense of smell is hypersensitive and I have problems with tastes and textures. I use noise canceling headphones, vibes earplugs, sunglasses and a face mask for filtering smells and I usually take them with me everywhere I go. I also recently started using a ball cap after it was suggested to me as an alternative to sunglasses.

[pacificamom]

Oh my goodness! My son is on the spectrum and one of the spontaneous sentences he utters that we never understood was "Light burns your eyes!" Now I am thinking he has been dealing with light sensitivity this whole time....thank you so much for this video.

[AZ-tyub]

My autistic symptoms have shifted as I've gotten older- things I used not to be able to tolerate now don't bother me anyone, and things that never were an issue now have become troublesome. This new light sensitivity is one of the new ones I appreciate less than others, for sure, particularly in the later half of the day.

[Rvlakia]

I'm really sensitive to light and sound, I always have headphones on me but it somehow never occurred to me that sunglasses would help the visual aspect! Strangely, I can use smells I like to ground myself so I often have spray bottles to help me out too.

[Googplexy]

My mother would always shout at me for not opening the curtains especially spring through summer, but opening them up would give me a headache almost immediately after.

[bayleyl]

Im on the spectrum and I have hypersensitivity to light, especially blue light and OH MY GOSH.. I got a pair of FL-41 glasses I ordered the other day and since I've been wearing them I've had a WORLD of difference and relief. I NEVER want to take them off.. like ever. Here's what I found on them information wise- (incoming info dump)

The FL-41filter is a ‘boysenberry-ish’ colored tint that can help ease:

migraine headaches,
blepharospasm,
light-triggered seizures,
CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome), and
other light-sensitive/triggered conditions. (Autism comorbidity with sensory processing)


FL-41 was first described in a research project that took place in Birmingham, England in the early 90s. In this study, children with migraine headaches wore FL-41 filtered spectacles.

The researchers found that wearing the FL-41 filter improved the light sensitivity in these children, as well as lessened the frequency and severity of their migraine headaches. Since that time, FL-41 filtered lenses have been used to treat these and other conditions.

FL 41 Lens
Aided by funding from the Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation, we have found that blepharospasm and migraine patients suffer more from light sensitivity, vs. people who do not struggle with these conditions. We have also found that when these patients have had their light sensitivity treated, their blepharospasm and migraine symptoms have improved.

[jcfreak]

Oh my goodness I totally get it! I call it my "Princess and the Pea sense" because the tiniest bit of sand in my shoe feels like a giant rock stabbing my foot and I can hardly drive after dark because the headlights of oncoming traffic are far too distracting and bright.

[GentleHandsGemma]

With almost every video of yours that I watch a new trait of mine becomes apparent! I'm currently going through diagnosis.
I've always hated driving in sunshine after the rain and it's because of how the light bounces off the road so bright! I'd rather drive in snow than that!!
Also, does anyone else get it where headlights play tricks on you in the dark? I often feel like they're coming towards me on the wrong side of the road, it can make me quite anxious sometimes! Not sure if it's an ASD thing.

[Sangrell]

Same here with sunglasses -but I always get mirrored ones as people can’t tell where I‘m looking so the pressure to look them in the eyes is greatly reduced. I’ve likewise been told that I apparently stare at people too much, so the mirrored glasses help mitigate that as well. Coupling those with a baseball cap that I can use totally shield my eyes, or even my whole face while looking down, and I’ve been able to help deal with my anxiety, spd, and a host of other Aspergers related issues. Thanks again for another great video Dan! All the best from Toronto!

[natefrom]

I'm not diagnosed yet, gonna bring that up at next month's Dr appt but I'm pretty sure I'm on the spectrum. I see the flickers in lights, I'm always thinking aproaching headlights are on high beam even when they aren't and I have to wear sunglasses all the time even on grey overcast days. I'm hypersensitive to sound and smell. Very particular about the feeling of clothes. I don't feel hunger, not even when I'm lightheaded from not eating or on the flip side, I'm famished when I shouldn't be. I have a muted sense of sharp pain and an intense, overwhelming sense of dull pain. I guess it's nice to know it's not just me.

[n]

It has a huge impact on my life. I work on a commercial kitchen and it sux tbh. The room is extremely lit, ...Tiles, walls, and ceiling is white.
99% of the ppls doesn't care on my condition though.

[chrispaul]

I went in and got tinted lenses at my local eye glass place. Bought some ray bands and asked for a dark tint but not too dark as I don't want them to look like sunglasses. So, I did a gray tint. They work perfectly. They block UV light and help out a lot with florescents. Tell them you have photosensitivity or light sensitivity. The kind of tints they have can calm you down. They calm me down. Before, I wore sunglasses inside. I got strange looks from people. Now, I fit in a little bit better lol at home, I keep lights down low. Big fan of low wattage bulbs. Also, love candles and there are some excellent battery operated candles and I use those sometimes to help me sleep. Very calming.

[JennyJinx.s]

i've been collecting ''weird stuff'' i do for a long time and 'adding it to a mental list about my behaviours and the oh so groing list used to make me too self conscious about the way i interact in the 'outside world' and now i just feel that feeling of okay so now that makes sense, i'm not a weird person with hundreds of weird issues like photophobia, misophonia, migraines, digestive issues, food restrictive, anxious and fidgety, don't like hugs and kisses being the 'weird one' that greets people with a head nod instead of touching them, also can't remember things related to people like their names nor faces, forgetful about stuff, and the kid who couldn't learn things the usual way in school and other ''weird things'' family liked to point out since i was a toddler'' till i finally found out last year 'oh.... i guess i'm just autistic, and that okay!" and way better than thinking 'i have so many issues' like i used to do and compare myself to others i now kinda just shrug it off like 'it's fine to not behave the same as Most people, i'm not even the only one to feel like that... i'm just usually surrounded by people who don't behave like me and i'm okay with it now''

[PeaPie]

My family never believes me about not being able to go out in the sun without my sunglasses. Not only am I autistic, but I also have blue eyes. It’s so painful! I also get lash extensions every three weeks, and even though my eyes are shut, when she pulls that light down it kills me. I have had panic attacks and my eyes start twitching and watering like crazy and she had to stop for a few minutes. It’s so embarrassing🤦🏼‍♀️

[joshuapogar]

It's so comforting hearing this sort of thing from someone else. Light is a huge deal, and unfortunately I also suffer from migraines so the flickering isn't just distracting, it's painful. As for clothing, most people think I'm crazy for not wearing denim/jeans but the texture is quite harsh. I have recently found your channel and I thank you for the light you bring to this subject. I have recently taken the ASD battery of tests and am awaiting results.
Keep up the good work sir.

[shannonanndavey]

Although I have no diagnosis of anything, I know I am sensitive to lights and smells. I hate bright lights if I need to focus or read, which my bf finds annoying as he likes rooms well lit. Somethings I feel a nagging pain in the back of my head that is begging to have the lights off