Does your child avoid loud sounds? Avoid places with a lot of noise? Cover their ears and cry when sirens get close? Do you or someone you know have Misophonia? “Misophonia, also known as selective sound sensitivity syndrome, starts with a trigger. It’s often an oral sound — the noise someone makes when they eat, breathe, chew, yawn, or whistle. Sometimes a small repetitive motion is the cause — someone fidgets, jostles you, or wiggles their foot.” (WebMd, 2016) Misophonia can cause mild feelings of anxiety or extreme reactions like rage or panic.
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