Occupational Therapy in Charlotte

We all show a startle response to some loud and unexpected noises. That is a typical reaction to loud noises.

We don't have concerns about auditory sensory defensivenss unless a child demonstrates atypical behavior that interrupts normal functioniong in every day life.

The following are signs of auditory defensiveness:

-         demonstrates distress, hides, or cries in response to loud or unexpected noises (for example, blenders, vacuum cleaners, hair dryer, dogs barking)

-         protects ears from sounds by covering ears

-         difficulty doing tasks when the radio or TV is on

-         hard time with focusing or functioning when there is a lot of noise

-         cannot work with noise in the background, like a fan or refrigerator running

-         notices sounds no one else hears, like a clock ticking, airplane flying over head, etc.

If these and other sensory challenges are beginning to interfere with your child's well being and participation in everyday activities, it may be time to pursue an occupational therapy evaluation. Here at Child and Family Development, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists have the opportunity to use Therapeutic Listening as a beneficial tool for addressing auditory defensiveness. To learn more about the listening therapies that we provide here at Child and Family Development, feel free to give us a call, visit our website, or read some blogs, such as http://blog.childandfamilydevelopment.com/blog/candfd-team/listening-therapies-at-child-and-family-development

The above symptoms were shared from the Sensory Profile, created by Winnie Dunn, Ph.D, OTR, FAOTA