Helping Kids Understand Misophonia | Sound Rage
“Just deal with it! No one likes the sound of his chewing.” That’s often how parents deal with Misophonia, a neurologically based disorder where auditory stimuli is misinterpreted in the central nervous system.
When parents misunderstand Misophonia it leaves kids feeling overwhelmed and guilty. They might wonder, why can’t I tolerate certain sounds like everyone else?
In this week’s episode of Ask the Child Therapist, I talk to kids about what Misophonia is and what they can do to cope with it.
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Other Resources on Misophonia:
PSP 026: When Sounds Cause a Child’s Brain to Rage: Understanding Misophonia Triggers
Do Your Kids Hate the Sound of People Eating? Take This Misophonia Quiz