![]() ![]() ![]() Reflex integration is vital for treatment of auditory hypersensitivity and will be demonstrated in therapy for home exercise plans. Therapeutic deep pressure brushing protocols will be used and shown for home use, for hair cell high frequency sound defensiveness. In OT sessions we will do vibration massage mats and neck massagers with sensory calming activities to help the child get used to vibration on their neck and near the ears to help with low frequency bone conduction defensiveness. ![]() Seems unsettled or distressed in loud environments or crowds.įrequently cover their ears to sounds that other children tolerate.Īre bothered by noises made by things like the vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, etc.Īvoids activities that have loud environments such as parties, ballgames, indoor music and movies. Occupational therapy can help them overcome these issues with reflex integration activities, sensory calming therapy, sensory diet plan, and with accommodations to help them in loud environments or school.Ĭhildren with auditory defensiveness can present with some or all of the following symptoms: They may have a non-integrated primitive reflex called Fear Paralysis Reflex or Moro Reflex. They may have a flight or fright or freeze reaction to sudden sounds or loud sounds. These children hear sounds louder than normal. Auditory Defensiveness Auditory DefensivenessĪuditory defensiveness is an over sensitivity to sounds in the environment. ![]()
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