Helping a Child with William's Syndrome Tolerate Loud Sounds

This Music Therapy video with a child with Williams Syndrome illustrates the following:

• Approach Hyperacusis (high sensitivity to sound) with sensitivity and patience

• Use humor to create positive associations with loud sounds

• Let the child control how loud or soft the music is

• Use instruments to make this activity fun and motivating

• For more information http://understandingwilliamssyndrome.blogspot.com/p/ears.html