It was a typical day when my youngest son, just five years old, suddenly looked terrified. The bathroom hand dryers we were using were a bit too loud for his comfort, and the sudden increase in noise ...

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) -As Cicada season approaches, some parents may wonder what they can do to help their children with special needs cope with the noise. Owner of Creative Kids’ Therapy and ...

Imagine if every sound, sight, or feeling in the world around you felt a little bigger, brighter, or more intense. That’s how life can be for the approximately 30% of children who are highly sensitive ...

Tension: Many people feel ashamed or frustrated by their strong reaction to everyday sounds like chewing—yet it may reveal deeper psychological traits. Noise: Popular culture dismisses sound ...

As a mom of three boys, I can barely hear my thoughts against the cacophony of my brood plotting their next Minecraft moves, bartering Pokémon cards, or singing a Weird Al parody. They’re not fighting ...

Sensitivity to sound, light and touch affect neurodivergent people differently. Here are the strategies and tech products I use to help me function. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience ...