Entries by Beata Kocsis

The 85-decibel school: Why kids drain by noon

You pack their lunch, check their homework, and send them off to school to learn. But for many children, walking through the school doors feels like stepping onto a busy highway. According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) “Guidelines for Community Noise,” the maximum ideal background noise for effective learning and concentration is 35 decibels […]

Is your child reacting differently to everyday sounds? You might be overlooking something important.

  Does your child often cover their ears, even when the noise doesn’t seem that loud? Do they appear overwhelmed in group settings, struggle to understand speech in noisy environments, or mispronounce words despite long-term speech support? These may seem like small quirks, but they’re not as typical as many believe. These behaviors often point […]

Why everyday earplug use might be making your hearing sensitivity worse

  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 […]

“It was like he woke up after a deep sleep” – A father’s story about his son’s breakthrough

  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 […]

Managing noise sensitivity in daily life: practical strategies for a calmer environment

  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 […]