EP52 features a discussion between Dr E and clinical psychologist, Dr. Ali Mattu, on the connection between misophonia - a disorder where certain sounds trigger emotional and physiological responses - and Selective Mutism.

In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. Ali discuss what misophonia is, it’s connection to general anxiety disorder, strategies and tools to spot it in your children and treat it and more.

Chapters:

(3:51) Understanding Misophonia

(11:14) Misophonia’s connection to general anxiety disorder

(19:06) How parents can spot Misophonia in their children

(28:25) Strategies & tools for managing Misophonia

(39:36) Experimentation and advocacy are the keys to overcoming Misophonia

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