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.

Misophonia is often misunderstood by both parents and children. In this week’s youtube video I help explain what it is and what people can do about it.

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

Misophonia Association