Bx it does sound like she has some issues with sound or auditory processing. One thing is maybe take her to an OT? Occupation Therapists are the ones who deal with sensory issues, and ours is amazing, talking about how to cope in situations where you have to cope and teaching them how to calm the storm so it doesn't get so worked up. Some children do "outgrow" sensory issues, in fact most children do have some sensory issues. I think that is normal.

I know that there are strategies in dealing with auditory processing issues. Our major issue is artificial noise, so in enclosed shops... or situations like that. We have noise reduction headphones for Matilda and have yet to venture out into shops. I took Matilda to a movie because she was desperate and put the headphones around her neck, for the first time we made it through a movie, and she pulled the headphones up a few times when things got too much and regulated it herself. It was fantastic to see her make it through a movie for the first time.

Personally... as far as siblings go... it was hard at first. When Jovie cried or screamed, Matilda would lay on the floor with her eyes shut and her hands over her ears. I had to teach Matilda how to cope with the baby crying by putting on a CD I'd made to train the dogs and train her! I would play the cd and ask her what she wanted to do, I set up a "house" on the verandah so she had some escape away from the noise or stress. I also made sure she knew that Jovie was okay. She came with me to the LC appointment to find out what the best thing is to do for Jovie.