21/03/2026
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Three types of sound sensitivities :
1. Auditory processing disorder (APD) Auditory processing disorder (APD) is a condition in which the brain has difficulty processing and interpreting sounds, including speech. As a result, people experiencing APD may need help understanding spoken language, especially in noisy environments or when multiple people are talking simultaneously. They may also struggle with tasks that require them to listen carefully, such as following instructions or learning new information.
2. Hyperacusis Hyperacusis causes increased sensitivity to specific frequencies of sound, particularly those in the higher range. This can make ordinary sounds seem excessively loud or even painful, which may lead to stress, social anxiety, and isolation. Hyperacusis can be caused by several factors: Prolonged exposure to loud noises Aging Certain medications Head injuries Certain preexisting medical conditions, such as tinnitus or Meniere's disease
3. Misophonia Misophonia is a condition in which certain sounds can trigger strong negative emotional reactions. For example, people with misophonia may experience anger, anxiety, or even nausea and disgust in response to triggering sounds. They can also experience physical reactions, such as an increased heart rate or muscle tension. Sounds that can cause misophonia: Chewing Heavy breathing Dogs licking themselves Coughing and throat-clearing Tapping Electric buzzes (do you ever 'hear the lights'?) Shifting chairs Repetitive sounds, like loops in white noise Metal scraping High-pitched sounds (think - nails on a chalkboard)high-frequency tones, traffic noise, alarms, or clinking dishes. Add small icons representing causes such as loud noise exposure, aging, medications, head injury, tinnitus, and Meniere’s disease.
3. Misophonia
Show a person reacting strongly with stress or discomfort to trigger sounds like chewing, coughing, tapping, chair shifting, electric buzzing, dogs licking, metal scraping, and nails on a chalkboard. Represent emotional and physical reactions like anger, anxiety, nausea, increased heart rate, and muscle tension.