Autistic to the maximum child/mysophonic parent/noisy neighbours. help!

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Any of you with a child so sensitive to noise that even the most padded earphones or plugs don't work?

Have you been able to apply for a grant or something to soundproof your home?

Does not help that I have mysophonia and am JUST as sensitive to noise. Its a nightmare when we go out and have to pick and choose places/times etc, sometimes successful, sometimes not.

WE WANT TO AT LEAST RELAX IN OUR OWN HOME.

But because GP/social services etc etc etc don't actually LIVE with my child they can't see for themselves how bad it gets, and we can't apply for some sort of sheltered housing either. we have moved a couple of times through no other choice, and current neighbours cannot and will not understand. although they make great sport of complaining to mE when child screams like a banshee because of THEIR noise.

Ive told them they are quite welcome to complain to the council or whoever, THEN I can say WHY, then maybe they will find an appropriate place for us.

anyone in similar circumstances? we cant go on like this, we are ending up with nervous breakdowns (child is 10 ).

Could you try earplugs or earphones? some here

thanks lougle for the link, we have things like that and we do that but we cant wear them 24/7 can we? and neighbours should be a bit more sensitive, we don't ask for much, and we try to be as quiet as possible as we hate bothering people.

I sympathise, but if you have misophonia, your perception of their noise is by definition going to be heightened. They have the right to make a 'normal' amount of noise, so unfortunately it's going to have to be you that manages it.

I'm also very noise-sensitive (I wouldn't go as far as saying I'm misophonic though). I often say to the children 'stop shouting!' and DH gives me a funny look and says 'they weren't that loud.'

Its just that child is even more sensitive to noise than I am and that's saying something!

and it really isn't normal noise they make, they really ARE loud, they've been heard at the other end of the road.

we have to keep moving and that's not right either.

its one thing managing when we go out, its awful, I certainly don't want us to be deaf, its just an awful thing for both of us to have.

If they are so very noisy, could you telephone environmental health and ask them to do a noise study?

I have but they'll only intervene if there's loud music/diy.

these people are all about the shouting, domestics and banging doors! that's normal noise according to env health. had this once in a flat with people upstairs and clunky shoes and dropping pots and pans!

Thanks for answering this thread btw.

theres no easy way out of this, been battling for years but child is getting worse which in turn makes ME worse as theres nothing more I can do.

Hi, have you considered applying for a Disabled Facilities Grant for soundproofing? You will need to contact your local OT. Not sure if soundproofing will qualify though. The grant is not means-tested for a child and you don't have to own your property as long as the landlord agrees to the work being carried out. Worth a try?

good isea, is it poss to find a link to that DFG ? i dont know how to link!

thank you.

if it qualifies for autism and mental anguish they may?

If you just google you will get basic information on the grant but you will need to contact your local council to apply. Try googling for the grant and adding the name of your local council to see if they provide contact details etc.

Your council should have a children's disability team who should be able to help you.
Bear in mind that they may try and fob you off by saying that a DFG is only for physically disabled children such as those who cannot walk - this is not true. Stick to your guns and at least insist that an OT come and do an assessment.

Thanx Booby , will try that.and thanks lougle too for your help and support.