Just after a bit advice if possible please. I normally keep everything strictly work related on here but reaching the end of my tether. My 11 yr old daughter is scared of certain noises. For example, the Hoover, hand driers in toilets, loud flushes on the train etc to the point where she avoids all these things like the plague. I really don't know how to get her to get use to them prise them. Does anyone else have any experience of this with children. I have tried googling it but the only thing that comes up is toddlers with the same problem. Not girls in high school
11yr old scared of noises
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*Zoe*
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It might be worth going to speak to your GP about it.
I have a nephew who is autistic. The only symptoms you notice is he is immature and he hates loud noises. He is 17 by the way.
I am not saying your daughter is autistic, just that there maybe other things going on and that's why I think it would be best to seek advice fom a professional and first port of call should be your GP. Tell that it is affecting her day to day life as she is avoiding situations where he might come into contact with these noises.
I have a nephew who is autistic. The only symptoms you notice is he is immature and he hates loud noises. He is 17 by the way.
I am not saying your daughter is autistic, just that there maybe other things going on and that's why I think it would be best to seek advice fom a professional and first port of call should be your GP. Tell that it is affecting her day to day life as she is avoiding situations where he might come into contact with these noises.
xxsarajanexx
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I was going to say the same as the above post, my 8 year old is autistic and shows these traits, my daughter who is not autistic is absoultly terrified of loud noises, it will be well worth a trip to the gp to talk things through.
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Thank you ladies. I may come across here as ignorant so I apologise if I do but I don't really know a lot about autism so wouldn't of even thought there might be an issue like that. A couple of yrs ago I had to speak to the school for help as she wouldn't drink in the day time in fear of needing the toilet. Turned out when they did a puppet like scenario . It was due to pipes running along the ceiling in the toilets. Her over imagination thought that if there was a fire in the school the pipes would bust and she would drown if she was in the toilets. When this was explained that wouldn't happen she started to use them but I have noticed recently the drinking in the day has become an issue again.thank you again for your advice. X
sparkle_beauty
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Its sounds like it could be anxiety related.
Could you talk to her about why she's so scared of the loud noises.
It could be the same as the pipes in the bathroom, the noises could represent a fear of something else.
I would suggest a trip to the gp to rule out any other possibilities and if it isn't a medical condition the gp could maybe recommend therapy which would help any anxiety issues xx
Could you talk to her about why she's so scared of the loud noises.
It could be the same as the pipes in the bathroom, the noises could represent a fear of something else.
I would suggest a trip to the gp to rule out any other possibilities and if it isn't a medical condition the gp could maybe recommend therapy which would help any anxiety issues xx
Please take this in the way it is intended (with kindness). The person you need to be speaking to is your GP if you are concerned at all with your child's health. It's great to share support, but here is not the place for answers as everybody experiences things on a personal level and you need a professional.
I hope your daughter is able to feel more settled soon.
I hope your daughter is able to feel more settled soon.
Thanks ladies, will book an appointment I have mentioned it before but not got any joy as they just said she will get use to them. Our doctors are the sort that unless you are physically ill you don't get an appointment either
Definately go to your gp and don't accept it if they say she will grow out of it.She needs to be treated the same as if she had a physical condition.If its an anxiety disorder it can actually get worse especially as she goes into her teen years and there are really good techniques that can be taught to her that will help her cope and control anxiety and panic disorder.
Research anxiety disorder,panic attacks and cognitive behavioural therapy on the net and if the gp says it might be this at least you will be able to understand what they can do.
Research anxiety disorder,panic attacks and cognitive behavioural therapy on the net and if the gp says it might be this at least you will be able to understand what they can do.
Jigglyb4ll
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Ask the school if they can get someone in for an assessment. There are behaviour specialists who work alongside schools who could help send you in the right direction and offer support x
