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Old 10-11-2007, 02:42 AM   #30 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RedFox View Post
I wonder if there are treatments for hypersensitivity to sensory input.
Usually avoidance. But also pressure on joints (very tight hugs or trampoline, heavy blankets, for example). Another type, the so called "Wilbarger Protocol" involves a hairbrush with soft bristles. (seems farfetched to me) another one involves looking at coloured lights...

I think most of those are for tactile issues and not for other senses. I would think that for photophobia it'd be far easier to use sunglasses, for hyperacusis earplugs and so on.
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