One of my sensory problems was hearing sensitivity, where certain loud…

Temple Grandin
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One of my sensory problems was hearing sensitivity, where certain loud noises, such as a school bell, hurt my ears. It sounded like a dentist drill going through my ears. ✨ Interview With Stephen Edelson, www.autism.com.
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One of my sensory problems was hearing sensitivity, where certain loud noises, such as a school bell, hurt my ears. It sounded like a dentist drill going through my ears. ✨ Interview With Stephen Edelson, www.autism.com.

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