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Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis)

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How severe is your child's sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis)?

Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis)

When parents mention Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) they also mention these other symptoms:

SymptomFrequencyNumber of mentions
Dislike for loud noisesOften15 mentions
Delayed speech or language developmentOften6 mentions
Doesn't like to be touchedOften5 mentions
Non-verbal (not able to use words)Often4 mentions
Lining up, stacking, or organizing objectsSometimes3 mentions
Rocking body back and forthSometimes3 mentions
Anxiety in social situationsSometimes2 mentions
FidgetingSometimes2 mentions
MisbehavingSometimes2 mentions
Not making eye contactSometimes2 mentions

Characteristics of Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis)

How common is Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis)?

Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 29.74% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis).

Percentage of kids with Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) by year of age

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This is based on a survey of 491 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.

Frequency

OutcomePercent of ChildrenTotal Mentions
Continuously

3%

18 mentions
Hourly

0%

0 mentions
Daily

10%

52 mentions
Weekly

14%

72 mentions
Monthly

10%

54 mentions
Annually

3%

15 mentions
A Few / Several Times

11%

55 mentions
Once

3%

18 mentions
Never

45%

235 mentions

Severity

SeverityPercent of ChildrenTotal Mentions
Very Severe

5%

25 mentions
Severe

11%

54 mentions
Moderate

14%

67 mentions
Mild

24%

116 mentions
Not at All

46%

227 mentions

Discussion of Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis)

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