Tools for Auditory Sensitivity

You may have seen that child with her hands over her ears at a party or at a fireworks display, but sound sensitivity is not something that only affects children. For many, everyday noises can seem unbearably loud and may even inflict pain. And paradoxically, despite being sensitive to sound, some people with auditory sensitivity have difficulty understanding what others are saying. This results when all the sounds and frequencies of the environment are let in indiscriminately.

Children and Sound Sensitivity Issues

Sound sensitivity is more debilitating than many realize. Hearing the sounds of our world louder than most people means living in a world of discomfort, even pain. Many children whose nervous systems are immature will regularly put their hands over their ears or run screaming from the room. Parents bring headphones to every event in an effort to control noise levels. It’s difficult to understand that while some sounds are experienced as overly loud, others – like being told it’s time to leave – are difficult to hear.

Adults and Sound Sensitivity Issues

Adults have difficulty hearing a conversation when there is a lot of background noise causing them to avoid social gatherings, restaurants, and important events and activities.

When a particular sound triggers an exaggerated response, it can be equally debilitating. The sound of a clicking pen, a slurping straw or chewing can be annoying; but when it’s all you hear, it becomes a distracting obstacle.

Interested in learning more about how Unyte-iLs products can improve auditory sensitivities?

How do our products help Auditory Sensitivities?

Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

The SSP is a five-day intervention that exercises the neural network associated with extracting speech from background noise and helps to reduce auditory hypersensitivities and selective sound sensitivity.

Focus System

The gains made by using the five-day protocol of the SSP are reinforced by using the Focus System. As the function of the ear improves, the Focus System adds additional input and strengthens neural connections to put background sounds in the background. Once the ears are able to process sounds without agitation, quality of life improves.

Case Study

Auditory processing, reading, attention and social challenges

“Student B is more focused on tasks and needs less repetition with directions. She is able to work better in the classroom or group with other noises or voices in the background. She has learned some tactics and tools to keep her eyes on those talking or directing. The auditory processing functions have improved remarkably. Decoding, literacy skills, fluency, and comprehension have shocked all of her support team. The improvements have also generated impressive writing of jokes, riddles, and poems.”