In addition to bright light and textures (especially that of clothing and food), as parents we have always been aware of our son being very sensitive to loud noise and generally having an unusually acute sense of hearing. This presented problems when he was younger, for example in attending any noisy events and the need to avoid firework displays. On one occasion aged 5, he was extremely distressed by all the noise and excitement generated by a houseful of his sister’s 3 year old friends. Screaming, he was taken out in the car which successfully calmed him down. Nowadays in his late teens, he no longer screams, but still isn’t particularly comfortable in a noisy crowd.
Sensitivity to loud noise hasn't been all bad, as it has also resulted in a child with a bright enquiring mind. We were delighted by the ever-present question of “what’s that funny noise?” as soon as our son learned to speak and was fascinated by the world around him. He would endlessly notice sounds to which we were oblivious, but clearly intrigued him. It has been interesting to note that as he has grown up and his interest in music has increased, our son has without realising, developed the coping strategy of using it as a way of blocking out unpleasant noise. Rather than complaining when I ask him to vacuum (a chore which I avoid as much as possible as I don’t like the noise), he will don his headphones and get on with the job. Likewise he actually enjoys mowing the lawn as long as he is plugged into his music. If only that approach could be applied to doing the ironing.
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