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My 9 year old son has always had very sensitive hearing. He has to wear earplugs at the movies, parades, basketball games,etc. He also has a very loud speaking voice. We constantly remind him to lower his voice, which he does, but then he gets loud again. I don't think he knows when he's doing it. This is causing a lot of social problems with other kids. They don't want to play with him because he's too loud, all the time. How can a kid have such sensitive hearing and be so loud at the same time? Is there anyway I can help him?
Hi Stacy,
Have you had your son's hearing checked? Many children with history of middle ear infections or hearing loss will be sensitive to sound yet will speak loudly. So, the first thing is to have your son evaluated by an ear specialist, and then his hearing evaluated by an audiologist. Once that is done and any medical reasons are ruled out, you may consult with his school and find a speech therapist who can help him modulate his voice.
Hope this helps.
Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified Doctor of Audiology
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| Comment | Thank you for giving me such a timely answer. Now I have a direction to go in to seek help for my son. Thanks again, Stacy Patten | ||
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Answers by Expert:
Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.
Expertise
I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with 25 years of experience. I can answer questions regarding hearing loss, both general and specific, dizziness and vertigo, auditory processing disorders, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation as well as specialized audiologic testing, i.e., Auditory Brainstem Response, VideoNystagmography, Otoacoutic Emissions. I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations. Because of my extensive musical background, I am able to respond to questions regarding the special needs of musicians.
Experience
I have been an audiologist for over 25 years with a specialty in electrophysiology of the auditory and vestibular systems and pediatric evaluations. I currently work in my private consulting practice providing services to nursing homes and schools. My Doctoral research was on specialized techniques in Auditory Brainstem Responses.
Organizations
American Academy of Audiology, -
American Speech Language Hearing Association, -
Hearing Loss Association of America
Education/Credentials
Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology), Nova Southeastern University, 2000.
Board Certified Doctor of Audiology (American Board of Audiology)
Certificate in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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