Hyperacusis in Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Danesh, Ali A; Howery, Stephanie; Aazh, Hashir; Kaf, Wafaa; Eshraghi, Adrien A.

Afiliação

Danesh AA; Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA.
Howery S; Department of Integrated Medical Sciences, Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA.
Aazh H; Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA.
Kaf W; Department of Audiology, Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Specialty Clinic, Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford GU2 7XX, UK.
Eshraghi AA; Communication Sciences and Disorders Department, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO 65897, USA.

Audiol Res ; 11(4): 547-556, 2021 Oct 14.

Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34698068

ABSTRACT

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

Objective:

The aim of this report is to describe the relationship between decreased sound tolerance disorders and the ASD population. Topics covered The main topics discussed include (1) assessment and prevalence of hyperacusis in ASD; (2) etiology of hyperacusis in ASD; (3) treatment of hyperacusis in ASD.