Misophonia And Autism: Supporting Families With ASD

Misophonia is the scientific term for a person’s heightened sensitivity to specific sounds rather than specific volume levels. Most people with misophonia have particular sound triggers that cause various effects. Studies by the American Psychiatric Association show that about 3% of those with misophonia have autism. However, because children with ASD are prone to sensory overwhelm, misophonia and autism often go hand-in-hand.

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