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My son is 5 and he is complaining about automatic flush toilets, he always cover his ears, even if he is not using it, just the noises from the others toilets, he says that he feels his ears up and down, and now he doesn't want to go to school because they have that kind of toilets, he is fine with other loud sounds like mowers, airplanes, blenders.
Hi Marcela,
Many time, children who have a sensitivity to sounds have some type of hearing impairment. You need to see an audiologist and a pediatric ENT and have a complete evaluation done on your child's hearing. If his hearing is okay, and it is only the sound of toilets, then there may be another issue at hand, especially since he is refusing to go to school. It may not be the sound of the toilets that is bothering him.
Hope this helps.
Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology
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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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