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[quote=Anonymous]I’m hoping to get some insight from other parents or anyone with similar experiences. My dear son, who is 5 (almost 6), has a really intense reaction whenever I, my husband, or even his little sister sing or dance—especially in the car. Even something small like me quietly singing along to a song or tapping my fingers can really upset him. He’ll yell, scream “stop,” and sometimes kick his legs out of frustration. It’s usually when we’re just trying to have a bit of fun listening to Danny Go, and his reaction seems bigger than just being annoyed.

I asked him why it bothers him, and he told me it makes him feel “nervous.” That response really stuck with me. I’ve even told him we won’t play music in the car if it’s going to make him that uncomfortable—and he’s actually fine with that. He’d rather ride in silence than risk me dancing or singing.

I’m just not sure if this is something he’ll grow out of or if it could be a sign of a sensory issue or anxiety.

For more context, he also gets overwhelmed in other loud environments. We bring noise-reducing headphones to live performances now, but the first time we tried the Omnimax (without them), we had to leave almost immediately because the volume and intensity were just too much for him. His 3-year-old sister doesn’t seem to have any of these issues, so I’m trying to understand what’s going on.

Is this something other parents have experienced? Would you consider this within the range of normal, or is it something we should bring up with a professional?

Thanks so much for any advice or shared experiences.[/quote]

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