Hyperacusis is highly prevalent in the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) population. This
auditory hypersensitivity can trigger pragmatically atypical reactions that may impact social …

Current standards and guidelines on indoor environmental criteria contain very little
information regarding people with special needs. This study provides a sco** review of …

Misophonia is a newly described disorder of sound tolerance characterized by strong
negative emotional reactions to specific “trigger” sounds, resulting in significant distress …

Background Exposure to ambient noise and air pollution may affect the manifestation and
severity of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder …

This study explored the relations between the social support network of mothers of children
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), perceived social support, and their subjective …

Hyperacusis is a debilitating loudness intolerance disorder that can evoke annoyance, fear
and aural facial pain. Although the auditory system seems to be the “central” player …

Despite many decades of academic interest in music and autism, we know little about what
music means to autistic adults and how they experience it. The few existing studies lack a …

Background Differences in responding to sensory stimuli, including sensory hyperreactivity
(HYPER), hyporeactivity (HYPO), and sensory seeking (SEEK) have been observed in …

We need to combine sensory data from various sources to make sense of the world around
us. This sensory data helps us understand our surroundings, influencing our experiences …

Background: Decreased sound tolerance (DST) is an increased sensitivity to sound at levels
that would not bother most people. DST is highly prevalent in autistic adults; however, the …