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Navigating the world of sensory sensitivities, stimming behaviors, and emotional fluctuations can be challenging. Music has been shown to serve as a powerful tool to support children with autism and their caregivers.  That's why we've assembled a diverse range of Spotify playlists, each uniquely tailored to address specific needs such as stimming, sensory overload, panic attacks, and calming moments. Whether you're seeking joyful stimming beats, soothing melodies for relaxation, or strategic musical interventions, our compilation promises to offer a valuable resource for creating a harmonious and supportive environment. Check out the playlists below to see which one will benefit your child the most! 

Playlist 1: This playlist is created by Chiptunes 4 Autism, an organization founded by an autistic father and son, who wanted to give people with autism the ability to express themselves and embrace their creativity. The songs in this playlist are instrumental with an 8-bit style sound, reminiscent of the music found in arcade and retro video games. Enjoy this playlist created by people with autism, for people with autism! 

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Playlist 2: This playlist consists of instrumental tracks that are all calming and tame. There are no lyrics in the songs, allowing the peaceful, sensory music to calm and relax. 

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Playlist 3: The songs in this playlist are all about calming noises accompanied by quiet, ambient instrumental. Perfect for anyone looking to take some stress off! 

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Playlist 4: This album was created specifically to remedy sensory meltdowns for people with autism. The music is slow and serene, making it easy to relax.  

Playlist 5: This playlist emphasizes focus. There are no loud noises, lyrics, repetitive beats, or overstimulating instruments. Many of the tracks here are from popular children’s video games such as Animal Crossing and Super Mario Galaxy! 

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Playlist 6: This playlist was assembled by Klangspot Recordings, a German record company that creates chill and lounge music. They put this playlist together specifically for people on the autism spectrum and anyone else who needs calming and relaxing music in their day. The instrumental tracks are designed to provide sensory relief and promote relaxation.  

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Playlist 7: Here is a short playlist designed to calm anxiety through the use of quiet, slow, and peaceful ambient music. Great for quick car rides and short breaks.  

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Playlist 8: This playlist contains over 250 songs for music therapy for people with autism. The songs are soft, sensory background instrumental accompanied by sounds of nature such as waterfalls, forests, and birds chirping. The songs are all non-vocal and high functioning to create the ultimate calming environment.  

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Playlist 9: This playlist consists of tracks that are labelled with their specific purpose. Some focus on sensory relief, while others focus on sleep.  

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Playlist 10: Address sensory overload and anxiety in this playlist of over 50 songs. Many of the songs found in this playlist are popular songs from famous modern artists, as well as songs from lesser-known musicians. All the songs here contain clean lyrics. 

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