![]() ![]() It is not within our scope of practice, hearing loss. JH: Yeah, we are not talking about hearing loss. ![]() RH: Basically, we want you all to realize the difference between just what you hear and then processing what you hear and having an appropriate response to what you hear, the sounds you hear, the level of sound that comes into your brain. Basically, sounds are energy waves that move through the environment into our ears and then the sound waves travel through our ear structures through our inner ear structures, then they are transmitted to our brain where we process what the sound is, what it means, where it is from, how loud it is and then our brain processes an appropriate response. Okay so the auditory system is how we hear noises in our environment. But any of those terms that we use today, they mean the same thing. RH: So, there are a lot of similar terms. It could be auditory sensitivity it could be over-responsive to auditory input. So auditory, you said auditory hypersensitivity. And when we talk about this in practice as well. RH: I think two we should break down the different terms that we interchangeably will use during this episode. First, we need to talk about the auditory system and how auditory system works. Okay today we are going to talk about Auditory Hypersensitivity. Welcome, if this is your first time listening. Welcome back to another episode of All Things Sensory by Harkla. In each episode we share raw, honest, fun ideas and strategies for everyone to implement into daily life. We dive into all things sensory, special needs, occupational therapy, parenting, self-care and so much more. Together we’re on a mission to help children and families, therapists and educators live happy, healthy lives. I am Rachel and I am Jessica, and this is All Things Sensory by Harkla. “ A visual schedule lets the child know what’s expected.” - Rachel Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Īdvanced Brain Technologies: The Listening ProgramĬheck out our video on Auditory Processing & Our 5 Favorite Activities “ Proprioceptive input is the all-regulating, all-grounding input that helps to override overstimulation. “ Incorporating more auditory input into play activities helps the brain process and understand auditory input. They don’t have any hearing loss, but their brain doesn’t process the sounds, specifically speech sounds, when someone is talking to them.” - Rachel “ Auditory Processing Disorder is when the child can hear just fine. How to test if an older child still has the Moro reflex.Suggestions for a parent who is overstimulated by their child’s stims.The importance of designated spots for sensory breaks.What to do when your child is in an overstimulated state, and why they need to be in control of how they choose to calm their body down.“Name it, claim it and tame it”: Inform your child, and teach them coping strategies.How visual schedules allow auditory sensitive kids to prepare for the unexpected.How proprioceptive input helps to override overstimulation.How incorporating auditory input into play activities helps the brain process auditory input.Recommendations and tools for parents of children with sensitivities to audio input.Signs of Auditory Hypersensitivity, and the adverse reactions.Auditory Processing Disorder: what it is, and the importance of intervention or diagnosis.What happens when a child’s auditory system isn’t working correctly.The auditory system: what it is and how it works.The interchangeable terms pertaining to auditory sensitivity.Together we ’ re on a mission to help children and families, therapists and educators live happy, healthy lives. Tune in for an insightful conversation about Auditory Hypersensitivity / Auditory Over-Responsiveness. We touch on what you can do if you, as a parent, are becoming triggered by your child’s stims, and how to test if your child has not yet outgrown the Moro reflex. ![]() We always invite our listeners to ask questions for us to address in this podcast, and today we do just that. We share some helpful tips on how to support your child with Auditory Hypersensitivity and tools that will help to ease or prevent an overstimulation reaction. We explain the auditory system, what it is, and how it works, before moving on to discuss the various signs that might indicate that your child has auditory sensitivities, and the adverse reactions that may result. Welcome to the All Things Sensory Podcast by Harkla! Today, we’re talking about Auditory Hypersensitivity. Tips to Help a Child with Auditory Hypersensitivity/Auditory Over-Responsiveness ![]()
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