Sound Pain in Autism

Why does your autistic child cover their ears, scream, or melt down when they hear everyday sounds?

It’s not bad behavior — it’s pain.

In this video, Dr. Yee explains the real brain mechanism behind acute auditory hypersensitivity (hyperacusis) in autism. Using simple language, we explore how the thalamus — the brain’s sensory gatekeeper — fails to filter sound, causing normal noises to feel overwhelming, threatening, and psychologically painful.

You’ll learn:
What acute auditory hypersensitivity really is
The role of the thalamus, cortex, and amygdala in sound processing
Why sounds get amplified instead of filtered
Why ear covering, screaming, flapping, and meltdowns happen
Why these behaviors are escape responses, not intentional behavior
How understanding brain physiology helps parents respond with empathy and effective support

This video is for parents, caregivers, therapists, and educators who want to understand what’s happening inside the autistic brain — not just manage the behavior.

💡 When you understand the cause, you stop blaming the child and start helping the child.

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