Little Heroes is an Audiology clinic staffed with Doctors of Audiology who work with children and young adults of all abilities and hearing differences. We specialize in diagnosing and treating Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), Tinnitus, & Hyperacusis and/or Misophonia (extreme sound sensitivity) through in-person, telemedicine, and online/at-home therapy programs. Our clinic provides aural rehabilitation utilizing research-based protocols including (but not limited to): Buffalo Model (CAPD), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and hypnosis. In addition, we offer natural sleep auditory brainstem response tests (ABRs), full diagnostic hearing examinations for all ages and abilities, and offer services for peripheral hearing loss, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and osseointegrated devices.
Find out more about our clinic at: www.littleheroeshearingclinic.com Emails: DrLindsey@littleheroeshearingclinic.com DrJJ@littleheroeshearingclinic.com
Hi my son had his tonsils out and has major sensory issues so we had scheduled him a abr test while he was already under anesthesia. We had no worries about his hesring at all but hes 3 and has a speech delay with only 5 words. So my question is under general anesthesia how accurate is the abr test . We were told he has moderate hearing loss and couldnt hear below 50 decimals . Im shocked he can hear me whisper and talk . I even whispered get your milk and he ran and got his milk. Should i agree with the test under anesthesia. They want to give him hearing aids.
At 4 months old my baby had failed multiple hearing test to left ear. Three at birth and I went to the audiologist on 3 separate occasions. At the hospital- I was told he almost got to the point of passing but didn’t quite… so after these appts I was sent to the ENT who told me I needed a sedated abr… I told them I would have to think about it and get back with them (totally not ok with sedating my infant for a hearing exam.) He seems so much like he can hear out of that ear. He follows noises, startles, and there been multiple occasions of when he’s asleep with right ear covered, noise wakes him. He ahead on all milestones and doing great. None of the specialist he’s seen are pediatric based either (I’m from a smaller area). They said they would send a referral to a large pediatric hospital a couple hours away but they needed to do the sedated abr before he went… I’m just so conflicted in all this. I want what’s best for him, however hearing loss to one ear seems not extreme enough to be sedated at 4 months old to confirm, esp when there’s no concerns to his behavior beyond that. I’m wondering what my options to suggest for the next steps are… I feel like they are giving me a “this is what needs done and you have no option beyond that”
Is it possible to have Misophonia towards singing? My toddler will react angrily and it can trigger a meltdown if someone sings or plays a song thats not one of her favorites. She can also sometimes react this way to another child crying or even to adult conversation if it's not what she wants to hear. But it's not towards the typical sounds like a loud vacuume or someone chewing for example.
My 4 year old has had mild to moderate hearing loss since birth. She’s got DiGeorge syndrome and her audiologist always seems to make an excuse to why her tests aren’t the best. “Oh it’s her ear tubes” “oh it’s fluid” “oh I bet the other audiologist used the wrong test”. At what point do I put my foot down and say no she needs some treatment for this?
I’ve been struggling my whole life and now I can ask for neurology due to understanding not only that but I’ve been seeing numbers backwards my whole life..I just thought I was dumber than everyone else.
Honestly, a lot this is a little hard to understand. I can hear extra loud, so I definitely don’t need hearing aids to help me hear louder, but sometimes when I hear things my hearing is a little muffled and I sometimes think I’m hearing something that sounds similar to it. Such as something that rhymes. Also, a lot of times I hear and read things, especially things with vocabulary words and expressions, I don’t understand what it really means. Especially since I’m literal. Then I usually need someone to read or hear and explain it to me the way they would to a five-year-old. So would these devices help? If not, what would you recommend for me?
Thank you so much for this video! I have been doing a lot of research on misophonia since my son started having symptoms, but this video is the only source I have found for real solutions. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Hi. I'm working exactly on this topic, deaf children with additional conditions or disabilities...could you please, recommend me some reading materials or resources on the topic? Thank you very much
Just a side note: Misophonia is much more than a hatred of certain sounds. It is a genuine physical "fight or flight" response to those sounds. Some people act out because of the sounds and some people are able to keep it to themselves but internally suffer in silence in triggering situations.
We couldn't agree more!!! Stay tuned as our misophonia specialist, Dr. Lindsey, discusses the different kinds of sound sensitivities as well as their treatment (yes, they can be treated)! We agree, no one should live with this when it is negatively impacting their life. We hope to spread awareness about misophonia, as well as the treatment options available.
I hope all turns out well. Children with autism are 3 times less likely to get thorough hearing testing in a soundbooth. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have.
Thanks for the feedback! The patients Dr. Lindsey works with worldwide don't seem to mind, however, certainly anyone seeking misophonia treatment needs to find someone they have good chemistry with. Since you are aware, misophonia is hatred of certain sounds, if the sound of Dr. Lindsey's voice is a trigger, she would certainly be happy to refer them to other specialists that are a better match that are still fully qualified.
@@littleheroespediatrichearingMisophonia isn't a "hatred" of sound. It's a physical "fight-or-flight" response. We don't just "hate" noises. It's much bigger than that. It's pretty ironic to have someone claiming to specialize in an area while simultaneously just not giving a shit. Plus the fact that the video is stuffed with triggers.
This can absolutely happen if the hearing aids are not fit correctly. Also, low-gain hearing aids are not a solution for everyone. If it worsens your tinnitus, it may be a problem with the dome or mold in the ear. If completely obstructing, it could be adding to the tinnitus while not helping enough with the auditory processing. Be sure your audiologist completes real-ear testing on you and consider an open dome or large vent in an earmold if that is an option for your situation.
This is the experience of many people, it seems. While they can be an effective tool for some...it is not for everyone, and does not treat the root cause of the sound sensitivity. However, some people do find benefit. I am sorry this didn't work well for you :(.
These aren’t noise cancelling. They are meant to reduce the irritation of frequencies that commonly cause stress and anxiety in those with sound sensitive. They take the edge off of sounds. If you want to block sounds then you need sound blocking or noise cancelling ear plugs/buds/headphones.
@@n0nnahs I am aware of that yes. what I said in my comment is that they made no difference to any type of noise. I was not expecting them to be noise cancelling but they did literally nothing at all
@@timetravellingseamstress I think it may be different for different types of ear canals? Also, the environment makes a huge difference. I had got to a point where I didn't go out to diner anymore because I had so much sensitivity to all sounds that I couldn't focus/hear my friends' words. It was exhausting. I also live in a house where there are cathedral ceilings in the two main spaces. Christmas and parties were a NIGHTMARE, actually hurting my ears and making me agitated and reactive. These have solved these two issues for me. No more disengagement, no more stress. Really effective for me.
It's been a year.. where's the vid you were talking about towards the end??? I wanna know how to add pleasant sounds to help my brain and nervous system!! And thank you for this vid ♡♡
Hi I am 35 and I got mild bilateral hearing loss that came from an ear infection I saw an ENT doctor and he said it was normal to lose hearing over 30? I wasnt convinced so I went to a private Audiologist but they said it was mild but just to be aware of it. I do have trouble hearing conversations in daily life situations. Would I benefit from hearing aids do you think?
You may absolutely benefit from low-gain hearing aids. I would find an audiologist who does "loaner" or "trial" hearing aids so you can see if this would help. Untreated hearing loss, even in the mild range, has many unfortunate side-effects.
@@Arginne Hi I sympathize with you. I am going to set up an appointment with a Local Audiologist as I am now having low frequency problems in my left ear which was my good ear. I will see what they tell me and I may get referred back to ENT at the hospital. Up until lastyear when I had an ear infection I had no problems with my ears.🙈
@@littleheroespediatrichearing thankyou for the helpful advice. I do feel I may benefit from a hearing aid. I was told I didn't need one at 35. Now I am having trouble in my low frequency in my good ear. Have set up an appointment with an Audiologist
found this video and got excited for a moment thinking this could be a game changer. Went to the website and they have nothing for wearers of Rondo for cochlear implants. Mine falls off frequently even with a strong magnet. back to the drawing board I suppose.
@@littleheroespediatrichearing I only use it sometimes when I go to the cinema or when I know there is going to be audio played on loudspeakers. I'm not sure if I'm wearing it correctly but I guess it muffles sounds in general and makes loud sounds less stressful, though the latter might be a placebo thing
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I always wonder how many people like and subscribe as soon as the RU-vidrs mention that in their video. Could you imagine if we all liked and subscribed everything we watched? Good grief.
Agreed. Unfortunately, it's the only way your videos get watched due to the algorithm. We are so passionate about our message we ask it everytime--even though it's almost a cliche at this point to say it!
It is not likely these would help with tinnitus, however they may help with bass music. The best would be tinnitus treatment and/or sound sensitivity treatment for long-term help.
low-gain hearing aids can be used for tinnitus treatment as well as high frequency sounds. I would recommend finding a qualified audiologist in your area that can discuss this with you further. The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) is a good place to look for a qualified professional in your area if you are in the United States.
I haven't seen the video yet, but my question is: is sound sensitivity (hyperacusis) in autism children or adults can be measured, if yes, how? I hope to have the aswer by viewing the video and if not, here's the question and I would be immensely grateful if I could get an answer. Another question is whether autism can be objectively diagnosed or not and if so what test(s) to do. Thanks.
Sound sensitivities CAN be objectively be diagnosed through hearing threshold and LDL testing which will give us an idea of how severe loudness hyperacusis is and an idea of how treatment should be approached. There are additional questionnaires that are highly researched for diagnosing hyperacusis and other sound sensitivities. As far as the question regarding autism diagnosis, that is not somethiing within the scope of practice for an audiologist so we cannot help with that answer. A psychotherapist or neuropsychologist would be a great resource to fully answer that question.
It absolutely can in many cases! That is one of the reasons to try to define if hearing loss is conductive (caused by a problem with the middle ear structure that can be transient or permanent) vs. sensorineural (something more permanent due to damage to the inner ear and/or auditory nerve). Great question!
Is this reversible after 24 years of untreated high-frequency hearing loss in one year? For half that time I was told there isn't any aid suitable for me and tried hearing aids but without success. Recently, only just found out about AD through an audiologist.
There are absolutely audiologists that specialize in treating auditory processing disorder due to auditory deprivation! If you'd like help finding someone in your area, please reach out to us and we would be happy to refer you to someone!
Flare calmer are great non mechanical hearing aids. Do you not understand that with APD the brain replaced entire words? It does not necessarily simply mistake certain sounds. Also children grow up.I am 52.
Hmmmm, not sure what you are trying to say here but let me try to answer your questions/statements. Flare Calmer are not hearing aids and we would not recommend the use of them for such, particularly for auditory processing disorder as discussed in this video. We do however have another video discussing the possible advantages and disadvantages of this product for sound sensitivities. We do understand APD quite extensively and understand that, yes, that is the experience of many--almost like hearing a totally foreign language! However, we also know this is something that can be treated. There are different types of auditory processing disorder and I apologize this video is not a comprehensive break-down of every type. We do agree that children grow up and that adults struggle with this as well. We certainly mean no disrespect to adults with APD (Dr. Lindsey is one of them), however, we are a pediatric clinic that focuses more on pediatric populations. Thank you for your comment.
We tried for months… MONTHS.. and still couldn’t get a result and we had to go through sedated test at 1 year old. No regrets tho, he has his hearing aids and cochlear implant on now and talking non stop :)
Yes, sometimes a sedated ABR really IS the appropriate step. We have completed many and because time is of the essence when it comes to diagnosis and treatment, we are not against sedated ABRs, just against the over-referral of them. We would love to hear about your journey with your child!
@@joyceshen9724 6 months old is typically when they will consider sedation for an ABR. We have found that infants can usually be tested using natural sleep up to a year old (and sometimes older) if they are good nappers. However, it is medically approved for infants to be sedated at 6 months for an ABR, especially if they have not been able to get information through a natural sleep ABR. If no one has tried a natural sleep ABR, I would request one first, especially if your child is a good napper.
@@littleheroespediatrichearing thanks for your reply, my baby is not a good napper, we tried a natural sleep ABR when she was almost 100 days, failed, thinking of a sedated ABR when she turns 6 months
Audiologist missed my audio processing disorder all my life. I told them I could not hear and they said I could hear fine. NOT ONE bothered to suggest APD. They could have found my autism as a child. They were all incompetent.
@@TheSoundlessSound0 The ears work perfectly it is the brain that can not interpret what it is processing. Any time one does have Audio Processing Disorder I highly recommend one get checked or autism as they often occur together. I had no idea I was Autistic until I was 50. Best Wishes.
I didn't even know low gain hearing aides was a thing until now. I assumed hearing aides was to help those with hearing loss which I don't have. I have noise canceling Bose headphones and earbuds. I just got Loop earbuds that help me filter the background noise and funneling speech.
I'm going to a music festival and was looking for something to keep my aids in my ears. Wish I my audiologist told me about these...would have saved me so much money when I lost one. I'm going to get the double safety one and I will use this forever!!!! Yaay
