Auditory Neuroscience & Sensory Processing · 90 secs

Misophonia & Sound Sensitivity Screener (Amsterdam Misophonia Scale A-MISO-S)

Framework: Dr. Damiaan Denys (Amsterdam Misophonia Scale - A-MISO-S) & Dr. Sukhbinder Kumar (Newcastle fMRI) · 100% Private & Free

Do chewing, crunching, breathing, or tapping sounds trigger instantaneous visceral fury and flight-or-flight panic? Free 12-item clinical screener measuring orofacial reactivity, autonomic rage surges, and avoidance strain.

Scientific Overview

Misophonia is a sensory processing disorder where specific human orofacial and kinetic sounds trigger hyper-connectivity between the auditory cortex and the anterior insular fight-or-flight hub. This screener benchmarks trigger severity, physiological panic, and relationship impact.

What This Assessment Evaluates

  • Measures 3 acoustic dimensions: Orofacial Sound Trigger Reactivity, Autonomic Fight-or-Flight Surge, and Anticipatory Avoidance Strain
  • Differentiates sound volume pain (hyperacusis) from neurological insular sound rage (misophonia)
  • Provides acoustic filtering guidance, household sanctuary communication agreements, and somatic vagus grounding

How to Take This Test

  1. Answer honestly based on your experience over the past 7 days.
  2. There are no right or wrong answers; trust your initial emotional reaction.
  3. Receive your personalized score breakdown, mascot insight, and custom journaling prompts immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do chewing sounds bother me so much more when family members make them?

The brain's emotional architecture treats intimate relationships and the home as a primary sanctuary of safety. When intrusive trigger sounds occur within that sanctuary, the nervous system registers it as a deep personal boundary violation.

Is misophonia just an annoyance or an ear problem?

Neither. Audiograms show hearing is normal. fMRI neuroimaging reveals that in misophonia, the anterior insular cortex misinterprets specific everyday sounds as urgent survival threats, causing an involuntary visceral adrenaline spike.

Medical Disclaimer

Medical Disclaimer: This instrument is designed for personal self-awareness, emotional tracking, and educational purposes. It is not a clinical diagnosis, psychological treatment, or a substitute for licensed psychiatric care.

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