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Advantages and disadvantages of noise-cancelling headphones for autistic students in educational settings
M Herrebrøden1, G Marentakis1, A Dechsling1
1Østfold University College, Department of Education, ICT and Learning, Norway.
Research in Developmental Disabilities
|May 2, 2026
Abstract:
This perspective article explores the various advantages and disadvantages of using noise-cancelling headphones in educational settings for autistic students with auditory sensory differences. Although noise-cancelling headphones can have several advantages for autistic students in educational settings, it is important that use of such assistive technological tools should not be implemented without a plan and tailoring at an individual level.

