Hyperacusis in Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Hyperacusis is highly prevalent in the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) population. This auditory hypersensitivity can trigger pragmatically atypical reactions that may impact social and academic domains. Objective: The aim of this report is to describe the relationship between decreased sound tolerance disorders and the ASD population.

Impact of Vocal Hygiene Training on Teachers' Willingness to Change Vocal Behaviors.

There is a high incidence of dysphonia reported in teachers, which has been shown to indicate the teacher's ability to instruct as well as students' ability to comprehend. Factors such as extra vocal load, poor classroom acoustics, and health issues may increase a teacher's risk of acquiring a voice disorder that impacts his or her career. A common approach to treating or preventing voice disorders is the use of vocal hygiene training.