Auditory Defensiveness (Sound Sensitivity)
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Auditory defensiveness, also known as sound sensitivity, is a condition in which an individual has a strong or intense reaction to certain sounds. Children with auditory defensiveness can experience significant discomfort, pain, or distress in response to everyday sounds such as a vacuum cleaner, siren, or thunder. This heightened sensitivity can greatly affect their daily […]