Auditory system: located in the inner ear, responsible for processing sound vibration and sound waves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Behavioral response:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under responsive: may not respond to sound input immediately, for instance may appear to not hear their name being called until a loud tone is used<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overresponsive: may demonstrate intense reactions to sounds that others are not typically bothered by; may cover the ears, scream, or cry; may hum to block out background noise<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoidant: may actively try to escape the sound, such as running away or attempting to stop the sound<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seeker: may appear intensely interested in sounds, or frequently create their own sounds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For children who do not appear to notice sounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Vary tones<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Vary volume<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Engage in auditory memory games or memorize simple songs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Engage in auditory sequencing games<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Engage in auditory discrimination activities, such as naming sounds you hear while on a walk and identifying if they are close or far, loud or soft etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For those with sensitivities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Use noise cancelling headphones<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Use ear plugs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Use soft\/calm music<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Use calming auditory input such as a rain stick or rice in a plastic bottle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Pair less preferred sounds with calming input such as deep pressure like a weighted lap pad or heavy work<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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