Every person is different but, yeah, I’d say I have sensory issues. For food, I don’t like the texture of durian and bananas; for clothing, I dislike certain materials because it’s scratchy and uncomfortable on my skin. For auditory sensory issues, I carry silicone ear buds because loud noises can really irritate me.

Thank you for all this information! I’m grateful for the ADA but never realized how lucky we are to have it in the USA. May I ask what motivated you to move to the Netherlands?

I’d recommend the ukulele! There are only four strings and, once you learn a few basic chords, you can play a lot of songs. Of course, the more advanced chords will require more practice. There are plenty of great YouTube channels that can guide you (One Music School, The Ukulele Teacher, Bernadette Teaches Music).

I think it’s worth it! The nice thing is that you don’t have to read sheet music in order to play. There are plenty of free chord charts that are available online. Also, purchasing a decent beginner ukulele will only cost $40-$60. I know this can be pricy for some folks (I say this as an extremely frugal person) but I think it’s more affordable than other instruments. Good luck and have fun!