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10 Best Spotify Playlists for Students with Autism, Pt. 2

10 Best Spotify Playlists for Students with Autism, Pt. 2

Music is an important part of the lives of students with autism. From energetic stimming songs to relaxing melodies to calm down, music can have an impact on their mood and behavior, which is why parents and caregivers are constantly on the lookout for effective sensory-friendly songs.  Enjoy this list of 10 autism-friendly music playlists found on Spotify. For more playlists, check out our previous blog here.  

Playlist 1: This is a playlist to help encourage a peaceful deep sleep during bedtime, with the help of ambient background instruments and the sounds of nature.  

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Playlist 2: A collection of calming , Zen sounds and music to assist with relaxation, anxiety, depression, focus, and music therapy.  

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Playlist 3: Created by a neurodivergent Spotify member, this playlist is designed to sooth triggers when they pop up at a moment’s notice. No lyrics and plenty of gaming soundtracks included! 

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Playlist 4: This is a collection of popular songs made by famous artists such as The Beatles, Bruno Mars, and Elvis Presley. The songs are said to help with sensory overload. None of the songs in this playlist are flagged for explicit lyrics.   

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Playlist 5: This playlist contains grounding music.  

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Playlist 6: A remedy for sensory meltdowns with calming ambient music.  

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Playlist 7: A short playlist of autism frequencies for relaxation.  

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Playlist 8: Over 160 tracks of relaxing music and calming sounds for calm down, better focus, self-control, and sleep therapy. Check out some of our other blogs for calming strategies and tips during bedtime and wake-up time.  

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Playlist 9: This playlist is six and a half hours of soothing sounds to promote calm down, better focus, self-control, sleep therapy, and social skills.  

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Playlist 10: Drift off to sleep with calming tones and peaceful melodies, designed to gently soothe the mind and embrace autism's unique sensory needs. 

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As stated above, more of these types of playlists can be found in our previous edition here. We hope these playlists become a useful resource in your life. Happy listening!  

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