Site of the Day: Tuesday, July 4, 2006
Auditory Sensitivity
Tuesday July 4, 2006
This page from the Asperger's Connection site hits upon a subject that many special-needs parents -- whether their child is on the autism spectrum, has sensory integration issues, or just startles at loud sounds -- will be dealing with on this last of four firecracker days. There are great suggestions here for helping children deal with noises that make them jump out of their skin, and while some require ordering ear protectors or earplugs, others can be implemented on the fly. ... More Sites of the Day | More Fourth of July help
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Good website. I have a “hearing sensitivity” also.
Another tip to try is fans. They emit a low sound that blocks out most noises. The tip is to get a fan that doesn’t boast that it has whisper silent quality.
Also–study carrells are a necesity if the person wants to get through school without losing thier mind.