Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Decreased Sound Tolerance(also: DST, Sound Intolerance)
- Decreased sound tolerance (DST) is an umbrella term for conditions in which everyday sounds are perceived as uncomfortably loud, threatening, or emotionally distressing. It encompasses hyperacusis (abnormal sensitivity to sound volume), misophonia (strong emotional reactions to…
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