For anyone struggling with sound sensitivity, the instinct to protect your ears with earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones is completely understandable. After all, these tools are widely used to prevent hearing damage in loud environments—and they work extremely well when used for that purpose. But what happens when these protective devices become part of everyday […]
Susan always knew her son Adam was bright. From the outside, he seemed like an average student: two Bs every year—always in math and grammar. But something didn’t add up. His spelling was inconsistent, his penmanship lagged far behind, and he often appeared exhausted by mid-morning at school. “He was only in the second […]
When Matthew and his 6-year-old son Leo began their journey to uncover the cause of Leo’s speech difficulties, they had already seen everyone. Speech therapists, psychologists, neurologists, ENT specialists—even a gastroenterologist. Yet after all the consultations, testing, and professional opinions, they still had no clear answers. Leo could barely form words. His speech sounded […]
When Sophie first brought her four-year-old son Tommy to the Intelisten program, they were navigating a world of uncertainty. Tommy, a bright and sensitive little boy, was almost entirely nonverbal—using no more than 6 to 8 words. His sleep was disrupted by frequent awakenings and crying, and his days were filled with emotional and […]
For individuals with hypersensitive hearing, finding the right auditory environment can be life-changing. At Intelisten, we have developed a method to prepare personalized audio materials remotely—without ever needing to meet in person. Here’s how we do it.
Julia, a dedicated kindergarten teacher and mother of two boys — Mark and Jason — has a deep understanding of child development. Her dual perspective as both an educator and a parent gives her valuable insight into how auditory sensitivity can affect a child’s daily life. As Mark approached his sixth birthday, his parents grew […]
Noise sensitivity, also referred to as auditory hypersensitivity, can significantly impact daily life. Whether it’s the clatter of dishes, the hum of a washing machine, or the chatter in a crowded room, heightened sensitivity to sound can create discomfort, stress, and even pain for some individuals. Understanding this challenge and finding practical ways to […]
Understanding the Challenges of Hypersensitive Hearing Hypersensitive hearing is more than just a heightened reaction to sound. It can significantly affect daily life, especially for children, but also for adults. At Intelisten, we work with individuals experiencing hypersensitive hearing—a condition that often hides behind other, more familiar challenges. Many of our clients arrive after long […]
I am on day 7 of listening training. I feel a change in that the subtler noises (e.g. clicking, swishing, munching, etc.) that used to make me irritated very quickly, now don’t cause me to feel like that, and I don’t even feel like they’re poking a needle in my ears. I still don’t like […]
Boost your learning capabilities Unlock your learning potential with Intelisten’s specialized 10-day listening course. Our program is designed to improve learning abilities for individuals impacted by sensitive hearing, a condition commonly associated with ASD, ADHD, and dyslexia. Experience a comprehensive approach that targets perception and processing challenges to enhance your educational journey and overall quality […]