And for us Veterans, we definitely who have literally served on the battlefield hate the reminders and sounds!

I used to be very sensitive to fireworks as a child as well because they were so loud. My parents just gave me noise canceling headphones and that helped a lot.

Oh, poor little Miko. We have fireworks for two straight weeks, and legally they can be set off from 11 am to 11 pm. I feel so bad for people and pets that are afraid of them.

Even the dogs were disturbed..my heart goes out to the children and the animals...

Same issue every year! I hate it. We do use noise canceling headphones and a few times we’ve rented places out of the city for the weekend. I hope you are able to manage it better as she grows ❤

This may not work for Mikko but I can share something from my experience: my sister who’s 30 years old but has the brain development of an 18 month old has a history of not being a great sleeper. Only in the past few years has she accomplished a good nights sleep. When she is up in the middle of the night pressuring her to go to bed is almost a guaranteed failure. It’s so frustrating cause the person that is with her is exhausted and she is too but she can’t make herself go back to sleep. I know in Mikkos case it’s because of fireworks but if you guys are up in the middle of the night I would suggest to accept that you’re going to be up for a while and relax in the living room or where ever you can and watch a show or do an activity that’s more relaxing and meditative. You may also have to accept you’re sleeping in a different room that night. Also not making eye contact or engaging in little dialogue may help bring her down a bit. Not a 100% ignoring her cause that could frustrate her but If you’re hovering over her it may just rile her up. Just simply exist lol It MIGHT be best to just chill and give the minimal to save both of your sanities. Hope that makes sense

I really wish that all municipalities would ban fireworks from residential areas. It's really dangerous and stupid, and causes trouble for Veterans, people with sensory issues, pets, wildlife, children. older folks, people with PTSD, etc. Where I live, you can't go past 9:00pm with the noise, but people violate that all the time. We're in a drought too. Well done MOM!!! The headphones and music was a fantastic idea!! Maybe a bed tent for her bed? There are sound proofing squares that you can put on her wall that will dampen the sound, and white noise machines that you can put against the wall that's got a window to cancel out the fireworks sounds.

My suggestion is to keep using the headphones and make a sleeping spot in the kitchen. Let her fall asleep in the sleeping spot in the kitchen. After she is sleeping, pick her up and put her in her bed.

To prepare for next year, they have soft Bluetooth headphones that fit around the head that you can sleep in, maybe they have noise cancelling ones. Put them on right before dark when the fireworks start and put her to bed. And maybe get a roll away bed if you end up in the kitchen, when she falls asleep roll her to her room. I have no experience with this but just thought I'd share an idea. You guys do such a great job with Mikko. Hope some ideas that are posted work for you.

I love the way Mikko matched her Mommy's tone and cadence when Mom asked if she liked the lo-fi music - her "yeaaah" was a perfect match 🤩 BTW, I would have put her bed in that corner and as a matter of fact make it a "safe" space for her

My prayers for you and your family. I think you and Chris are doing an excellent job. Parenting is not an easy job, and you two seem to be giving your all to the children. I'm praying that GOD gives Mikko all that she needs, and that you stay strong. Have a good day. 🙏

Oh my goodness! Our son is now 12 years old, and he still struggles. He tells me he hates that this happens every year. My heart breaks for all of our precious children who have these sensory issues. God bless!

You can use some blankets to make a pallet on the floor for her or purchase a small portable cot and transform that corner into a cozy safe space for her until the fireworks season subsides. Be creative and turn this into a fun time for your family: a Camping Theme or something like that. 🙂

What a beautiful, patient loving mom you are. I'm praying for you and your family, but you got this. 🙏🏽 Mikko is so precious.

Hello beautiful. Im a mother of a 5 year old austisic Javonta son and hes just like your daughter Mikko. I watched many of your videos and struggling with mostly the same things you and your husband are with your daughter. Every year during this time of 4th of July we never allow our son to be around the fireworks because they would hurt his ears so much. And he wouldnt allow us to touch him or he would scream and cry and couldnt go to sleep . So we was up all night as well trying to comfort him . But this year i wanted to try something new. It may work it may not work but its worth to try. I allowed my son to put on his noise canceled headphones and let him see the fireworks from inside the house looking out . And he seen what all the noise was about . Then when he seen what it was he took the head phones off which surprised me and and wanted to go out side. Then when we took him out side he was so happy to see all the sprikles and lights. He didnt like the noise and big bum noise but the lights he loved. So maybe try to show her. Hopefully that can help. Prayers for you mikko and family.

Fireworks are hard 😔 Just be careful because she is listening to everything you are saying. It’s probably best not to talk about her in front of her. I hope she’s having a better day today ❤

You did a nice job helping Mikko relax.❤

"Do you like it?" "Yeah!" Heart opening fireworks!!! 💞💕💞💕💞💕 Stay with it as you have with other stuff. She may eventually be able to go to bed on those fireworks nights. 🙏🙏🙏

Your doing great! My son would listen to stories through headphones untill he would fall asleep. Whatever room she's comfortable in. Maybe put a small makeshift bed wherever she's comfy and just chill to music till she falls asleep.remember it won't last forever.❤️

Autistic adult here with the same issues surrounding fireworks. As a child the adults within my life didn't understand my fears, my needs and I would just like to say thank you for being the mother Mikko needs. We had a man living across the street from us who would put on a better fireworks show than the city did . As a rule I don't leave the house in the evening during this time of year because I can't function. My body shuts down, I shut down. What works for me as an adult might not have worked as a child but I will offer my routine. I start by eating a little early, around 4pm , taking a bath with lavender essential oil or sometimes a lavender bath bomb, I have black out curtains in my bedroom and I turn on the fan to help drown out the noise. If that doesn't work I have a sleep medication that my doctor prescribes for use during this time of year. I don't love taking it because it knocks me out within 10 minutes and I don't wake up until the next morning .

Waterfall or rain may help her it’s soothing also relaxing may help your baby .

Maybe some earphones with some nice soft music that she enjoys? Poor Miko. God bless Miko and her family.

concert headphones? like the ones they put on young children at sporting or music events that diminishes the sounds of the loud speakers

You are so kind and patient.Mikko definitely has the right mom..I do hope that you guys were able to get a good nights sleep 💤

You are such a great Mama.

And no I don't think you should tell your neighbors to stop having fun because your daughter doesn't like loud noise. Just prepare her for that noise. Dogs and other pets also don't like the fourth. But prepare for a little noiseless space for them and the very pretty Nikko ❤

What about headphones, put on her favorite song. This may calm her. This is what we did for my grandson at her age. He had the same sensory but has gotten much better. He is 10 now.

My autistic grandson responds the opposite way, he just loves fireworks. I think it’s the bright lights flashing that makes his face beam. Hopefully, over time Miko will adjust.

Mikko is so lucky to have you two as parents. Good luck with the rest of the month!

Hiya, I understand the struggle :( This year I paired my Loop Experience Plus earplugs with my noise canceling headphones and got some solid sleep. My neighborhood sounds like a war zone on July 4th and the combo of these two ear plugs and headphones was definitely life changing.

Aww she feels so safe with you guys. ❤❤❤

I’m with you Mikko, I don’t like those fireworks either!!

Awe, mikko don't feel alone; those fireworks scares me too. We don't know what they're shooting nowadays,smh! Mikko, you are most bravest,beautiful,smartest little girl❤

I remember this feeling so well. It was thunder and lightning for me. We had a cupboard with no windows, but the door didn't close properly, so I never really felt safe there. The sound does hurt, but the sound would also vibrate in my chest, making my heart jump and tummy turn over. The spontaneous nature of fireworks and thunder, also adds to the distress. At 45, I'm still weary of thunder - thank goodness, there are sites where you can track lightning paths, so, if I can keep my eye on the storm, I get reassured. Me being a contrary-Mary though, I'm also fascinated by thunder storms 🤦🏻‍♀️. I was in New Jersey for a thunder storm once (before knowing anything of being Autisic) - damn, thunder is different in the US to the UK - it seems to vibrate. 🤢🤮 Here in the UK, some retailers have made a stance; to either not sell fireworks, or silent fireworks. There's a big emphasis come November 5th (what we call "Bonfire Night",) on the effect of fireworks on people with additional needs and animals.

Mikko is so precious. There should be a time limit for fire works. In my neighborhood it stops around 10:30 PM. Perhaps you can explain the situation to your neighbor and hopefully he can curtail the fireworks and end it at a reasonable time frame. Hoping it all works out for you.

You are a phenomenal person/mom.

It’s not just the noise it’s the vibration. We live near several concrete buildings and brownstones. The explosions are intense as the sound waves bounce across and against the buildings. As an adult with sound sensitivities, it’s the worse! Dripping faucets, rattling keys, clicking pens, smacking / chewing, nothing compared to those holiday explosions.

Poor baby. As a retired veteran, I hate em too. I accidentally found myself screaming at some random teenagers a few years back. They had left overs, and a few weeks after July 4th, I found myself waking up out of a horrid nightmare with the sweats because of their nighttime fun. I felt like a right asshole the next day, but in the moment, it's so hard to be rational. Im lucky that my Isabella's autism is not so sensitive to loud noises--- for her, its more often chaotic environments. Too much activity around her sets her on edge. Hang in there Mama. Youre doing a fantastic job. Love is what our babies need most. It heals all-- always.

Hi, I absolutely sympathize with Mikko. I have sensory sensitivity also, but mine is due to having seizures and severe trauma. I also have a hard time with fireworks. I know it's not the same as what Mikko goes through exactly, but I understand the sensitivity to them. I like to put noise cancelling headphones with white noise, pink noise, or brown noise it usually helps me too. Sending your family so much Love and support ❤️

We used a sensory headband on our daughter, played soothing sounds and that helped.we would put the band on before the fireworks started.big hugs 🤗

Loved it when she answered you.

Did the thump gloves fail completely?

Happy almost birthday Mikko! July 23

Yes definitely keep her with the ear phones. She seems to cope well with them, and she is also not bothered by them. Great job mom for coming up with that idea. I to have ASD disorder and my 4 year old daughter has non verbal Atisun , and me and her can't do loud noises. When things get to loud for me. I have to use headphones as well❤

I feel you. Our little girl struggled to go to bed as well. It's loud Miko. You're brave. 🫂

Even my cat nerve become unraveled during the fireworks, Love you Miko

Lofi Girl is a life savior!

You should have tried over ear earphones with her songs playing ❤❤❤

Try a noise machine (i recommend playing brown noise with it) and noise cancelling headphones. Hopefully that could work? If you don’t have a noise machine, even just playing it on your phone.

I feel for Niko, others with neurosensitivity, and vets with PTSD….I grew up in the hood and had lots of 🔫 violence around. I hate fireworks they remind of the shots fired in the Hood…. I dread and loathe 4th and new years🤦🏾‍♀️

I know every child is different and unique but I have found noise cancelling headphones and a special treat of going to bed a little bit later than usual routine and watch something together with her having noise cancelling headphones. Another thing I have found helpful with any loud noise that is unknown but causes fear is showing fun videos of fireworks or whatever loud noise that is initially scary and after seeing it that can help distinguish that it's actually not that scary

I'm here for it family late but im here for it now

Relaxing music

I love you Mikko God bless your family and you always😘❤️🙏🏼💯

Twinkle little star ⭐️

I’m a Veteran, I understand ❤

I’m sorry! To all the veterans and those who have ptsd, watching mikko I now understand, I hope every state will stop fireworks and do drone show❤

So many people have illegal fireworks these days they are going off for days. Its one thing to hear them for a 15 minute show and completely another to be woken up at 2 in the morning by a random blast days after the holiday. I hope Miko is able enjoy fireworks one day, but I'm with her on the days on end shows as far as being unable to sleep

Try going to remote cottage for the 4th away from the city..

I sent this at a later date but I still pray for her ❤

You can also try children's nighttime lullabies!

This is how my son is. Even with headphones he’s afraid to watch the fireworks. He’ll see it out the window & run away

My son was the same until about 3yrs ago. He’s 16 now. We bought him noise canceling headphones but also have a loud fan in his room to provide constant sound to kind of block out the fireworks. I either had to get him to bed early or stay up all night. 🤷🏽‍♀️ it’s tough when their hearing is so sensitive.

Have you tried a weighted blanket? My son is autistic and a weighted blanket really helps him during sensory issues.

Awe!

I suggest putting an air mattress in the corner where she feels safe, and sleeping with her on difficult nights. Then giving her time to transition back to her normal sleeping routine.

Our kiddo loves the Super Simple Lullabies on KZfaq. Slow melodic kids songs. Or if you try underwater sleep music that brings up some pretty nice relaxing videos of sea life to instrumental music.

Poor thing! It never occurred to me about anyone with issues. Loud noise and bright light bothers me intensely.

Awwwwww ❣️❤ praying

Let her sit in her spot & you go lay down yourself. Give her a blanket & pillow & she'll eventually lay down.. Put a loud fan on or noise machine 4 her in her room..

I am not a parent but I taught drawing to young kids after school program . Maybe you can draw with her the colors of the sounds maybe they are circles, maybe there's sunbursts, maybe their squares each color could represent the sound that she hears . more soothing music with those headphones.

I'm sorry you all had to go through this. Some people just go overboard with the fireworks ... and it's not just one day ... some will do fireworks until sunday ... and in our city they are banned within city limits.

Awwww I hate fireworks 💥 it’s gonna be ok pretty girl ❤

Kids sleep noise is always good

Try noise canceling headphones or white noises using a machine. They should work. I feel sorry for Miko. Fireworks 💥 startles me as well cause they’re so loud and I still enjoy them.

You can type in to youtube autism sleep music, or autism sensory music.

How did you handle this "problem" last year??

You can get some sound proof ear muffs for days like this. Amazon sells them. ✌🏽

Jhene aiko has a playlist for babies that’s called Sleep Soul..it’s different sounds that would calm her ❤

I would still speak with your neighbor and ask if he could wait till a little later to start the fire works, after her bedtime. You could put her headphones on just incase she’s not fully asleep when the noise starts. ❤ Blessings ❤❤

they were very loud in minneapolis

Omg 😢I told the ABA Theraphist (RBT) and Summer School Teacher my daughter don’t sleep for a whole week prior to July 4th because stupid teenagers setting off fireworks in my neighborhood…😢👸🏻💞👶🏻🫶🏻She was terrified sitting in one spot….The worst part she was by the window investigating the sounds and thought we were in danger….I showed her videos of fireworks and the sounds…Let’s just say she misses 3 days of summer school was absent and can’t sleep until midnight 🕛 or 1am and needs to be up 6am…The evil teacher still writes on daily behavior sheet that she wasn’t listening and not cooperating….I swear some people should work in Special Education….She just wants a check

Teach her to enjoy the pretty lights while using noise canceling headphones. Try watching ones with loud booms online all year long. Gradually increase the volume. Don't let her forget about them until next year. Make sure she's better prepared.

Do you guys get thunder storm if so is it similar to when it’s the 4th of July

7:17 oh my goodness shes so cute

I understand Mikko because the fireworks were driving me crazy also

Can you let ber watch the fireworks parade that's happening in New York , you can go online and let her watch it

I'm curious why she doesn't want to be touched right now? Is it because she's using all senses at this time with the noise? I love you guys❤

I do rain sounds for my autistic grand daughter.

What a challenge the fireworks present, Precious, but you handled the situation with aplomb. Both you and Chris are amazing parents.

Poor baby 😢❤

Sometimes fireworks scared me and the dogs, too, so that’s why we should cover our ears or we might lose our hearing. I almost lost my hearing when I heard the louder fireworks coming from the house but above it in the night sky and I ran away from them and inside my grandma’s house. If I lost my hearing in my left ear, then I am deaf and extremely deaf, so I can use my hearing aid or use sign language.

I don't know if its a feasible option for you, but maybe buying those sound cancelling foam panels to insulate a room where she can go when she feels sensory overwhelm from the noise? I feel so bad for kids that go through this, and animals. There really should be more limitations on fireworks.

I can't find any fault with Mikko's reaction to the noise of fireworks...I'm 71 and I don't like the 'popping' or gunfire sound. Precious, it is not to farfetched to ask your neighbor for cooperation, as the worst thing that can happen is that they ignore you completely and use them anyway. You'll learn a lot about the neighbor. Getting back to Mikko standing there in the protection of the corner and sucking her thumb is to be expected by her at this point of her life. Try getting some earbuds or the ear protection plugs that are used for safety...both you and Mikko may benefit from muffled sound. I just love Mikko and hate to see her suffer in any way. Such a sweet reaction from Mikko when you asked her "Do you like that?" Don't forget that Chris can work magic with Mikko by simply holding her tight and talking softly with her. This is without a doubt my favorite You Tube channel. You guys are great!!!!

It's ok miko they drive me crazy sometimes to they give me a headache

My 6 year old non verbal son is very sensitive to fireworks as well, the 4th is always hard for us. I completely understand what it’s like. 💛. This year was not too bad thankfully. 🙏

I know how she feels, as an adult with SPD it's unnerving enough.

Me and my dog all night on the 4th!! I hate fireworks are annoying because It’s pretty but its a disturbance!!!!

This time of year is so hard. I'm lucky in regards that my autistic son is also deaf. So he can sleep a little better

What about the noise canceling earphones