Guest guest Posted May 8, 2002 Report Share Posted May 8, 2002 Lori - Reading you post made me realize that that's exactly what my son is doing! He's covering his ears to avoid hearing a raised voice!! On the other hand, he's the loudest child I've ever been around - he talks loudly, screams alot (in joy) and, when he feels an injustice has been done to him (you know, like a time out for smacking his brother lol) he can scream so loudly you can hear him across the street!!! Not sure what the solution is, but wanted to let you know he does the same thing. I have to say that I think part of it is not just the noise, but to isolate himself from the entire issue. I guess that's a sensory thing, too - to feel naughty. Let me know if you find anything out! Marina > Hi all, > my son is 4 with apraxia and sensory integration issues. He covers his ears > ALOT. I thought that this was a sign of autism. His preschool teacher said > that it is more sensory. My son doesnt like LOUD noises. When he does > something wrong he will immediatly cover his ears since he doesnt want to > hear anyone raise there voice. does anyone have any similar experiences with > this....... will he ever STOP covering his ears???? Loribar@a... > > *****Lori***** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2002 Report Share Posted May 8, 2002 Lori, Hi! My son Ricky does the very same thing. However, he tends to do it more with very loud noises. My son has not been diag. with Apraxia yet, but has alot of the symptoms. Ricky is 3.11 yrs. old and has seen a speech path. and said he may have apaxia. It will be a long road but, I'm willing to take that road to help Ricky. Ricky has been on ProEFA for about a 11 days and he seems to make more sounds than before. If you would please let me know more about your son and his progress. Thanks, Mom to Ricky 3.11yrs old loribar@... wrote: Hi all, my son is 4 with apraxia and sensory integration issues. He covers his ears ALOT. I thought that this was a sign of autism. His preschool teacher said that it is more sensory. My son doesnt like LOUD noises. When he does something wrong he will immediatly cover his ears since he doesnt want to hear anyone raise there voice. does anyone have any similar experiences with this....... will he ever STOP covering his ears???? Loribar@... *****Lori***** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2002 Report Share Posted May 8, 2002 Lori- My son is 3 1/2 and apraxic with hypotonia and sensory intergration. He also goes through periods where he can't take loud noises. He is always covering his ears and telling us that noises " hurt " . We sometimes joke that he has superhero ears because he can hear noises (cars, planes) before anyone else. In addition, he also has a hard time filtering out background noise. So if the refrigerator is humming he will focus on that noise and then have a hard time focusing on what he should be doing. When he is in a " sensory " mode, we start his brushing therapy and give him lots of physical/rough play. In a few days, he is usually back to normal (hearing included). Lynaugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2002 Report Share Posted May 9, 2002 , When you restart the brushing, how frequently do you brush? Do you return to every 2 hours or just a few times a day? I have been considering this on days my daughter is " out of sorts " . I like your description " sensory " mode. Thanks for your feedback, -----Original Message----- Lori- My son is 3 1/2 and apraxic with hypotonia and sensory intergration. He also goes through periods where he can't take loud noises. He is always covering his ears and telling us that noises " hurt " . We sometimes joke that he has superhero ears because he can hear noises (cars, planes) before anyone else. In addition, he also has a hard time filtering out background noise. So if the refrigerator is humming he will focus on that noise and then have a hard time focusing on what he should be doing. When he is in a " sensory " mode, we start his brushing therapy and give him lots of physical/rough play. In a few days, he is usually back to normal (hearing included). Lynaugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2002 Report Share Posted May 10, 2002 - When we go back to brushing, we follow this schedule: Lenny gets brushed when he wakes up (7am), before he leaves for school (10am), during school (12 pm), when he gets home (3pm) and after a bath (6pm). This works well for him. In addition, during this time we also increase his rough play time. He does lots of jumping (off the couch or bed and into pillows), gets lots of big hugs and a special rubdown with a big, thick towel after bath time. This seems to give him the imput his body craves. Lynaugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2002 Report Share Posted May 12, 2002 Hi! I'm a member of the apraxia listserve and having problems finding the link so I can send a message to the group. I thought it would be listed in the " Welcome " statement...Anyway, I just wanted to respond to your " covering the ears " letter. My son was initially diagnosed with apraxia or " late talker " and since has been labeled phonological processing disorder. After 2 years of therapy (and now EFA's) he is talking pretty well (but still not 100% intelligible). I think he shows many signs of verbal apraxia and problems with motor planning. He is 4 years old as a matter of fact today is his birthday!He has been covering his ears and saying that sounds are too loud ever since I can remember. He dislikes music unless it is very soft and mellow (he likes Irish folk music). He has been diagnosed with mild sensory integration disorder and was in therapy till last year. I am talking with him about how he can deal with music or load noises in a way that is comfortable for him without going bizerk. I have heard that extremely visual children will be sensitive to noise like this (in addition to the sensory issues). ----- Original Message ----- > Hi all, > my son is 4 with apraxia and sensory integration issues. He covers his >ears > ALOT. I thought that this was a sign of autism. His preschool teacher said > that it is more sensory. My son doesnt like LOUD noises. When he does > something wrong he will immediatly cover his ears since he doesnt want to > hear anyone raise there voice. does anyone have any similar experiences >with > this....... will he ever STOP covering his ears???? Loribar@... > > *****Lori***** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2002 Report Share Posted May 12, 2002 Lori,Your son will eventually get over covering his ears on everything.Mine covered his ears for everything and since he is older and has gotten OT Alot of those sensory issues have been worked out.He still will say, " What is that noise? " when it is so loud that no one would hear anything.We all have issues you know.I will not go to a fireworks display without covering my ears or wearing ear plugs.If we are far away it is fine but close up forget it.Hope this helps.Good Luck Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2002 Report Share Posted May 12, 2002 Hello. We had the same problem with our son who is 3.5. He would scream and cover his ears in restaurants, amusement parks, gymnasiums, etc. Here are some things I have read regarding this issue. For a child with sensory integration disorder, the sounds can actually be painful. Instead of being able to focus on one sound, they apparently can hear all of the different background sounds individually but all at the same time if that makes sense (i.e., like the plates banging, music, utensils clicking, chairs sliding on the floor, etc. in a restaurant). They don't seem to have the ability to filter the various noises. Our son would scream when we would turn on the vacuum cleaner and I just thought he was frightened of it but now I understand that the noise was most likely very uncomfortable or even painful for him. He rarely does this now I am happy to say after we started brushing, using ProEFA and after 9 months of OT and PT. Once their systems start to become more integrated, these problems seem to begin to diminish. I am sure there are differing degrees for each child. Check out the book, " The Out of Sync Child " which you will frequently see mentioned on various lists. It really is quite helpful in understanding the integration of the senses. Take care, Debbie J. -----Original Message----- Hi! I'm a member of the apraxia listserve and having problems finding the link so I can send a message to the group. I thought it would be listed in the " Welcome " statement...Anyway, I just wanted to respond to your " covering the ears " letter. My son was initially diagnosed with apraxia or " late talker " and since has been labeled phonological processing disorder. After 2 years of therapy (and now EFA's) he is talking pretty well (but still not 100% intelligible). I think he shows many signs of verbal apraxia and problems with motor planning. He is 4 years old as a matter of fact today is his birthday!He has been covering his ears and saying that sounds are too loud ever since I can remember. He dislikes music unless it is very soft and mellow (he likes Irish folk music). He has been diagnosed with mild sensory integration disorder and was in therapy till last year. I am talking with him about how he can deal with music or load noises in a way that is comfortable for him without going bizerk. I have heard that extremely visual children will be sensitive to noise like this (in addition to the sensory issues). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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