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 Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) and/or sensory overload and other stressors. Preparation is key to manage this holiday. Here are some links that can help. Here’s a good article on how to manage PTSD on the 4th of July holiday. Here’s some helpful information in this article about seizure risks…
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