modern drawing of a male figure with sensory overload

4th of July: Managing Sensory Overload and PTSD

While many Fourth of July public celebrations, fireworks shows, and festivals have were cancelled due to the COVID-19 health pandemic, many of these activities have returned for the 2022 holiday, along with individuals, groups, communities and neighborhoods conducting their own fireworks.  For many with traumatic brain injury (TBI), cognitive conditions, and neurodiversity, fireworks can trigger (more…)