Our project

Our project aims to help children with auditory hypersensitivity, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Health and Well-being) and 4 (Quality Education). The system is composed of a micro:bit operated by the child with auditory hypersensitivity (transmitter) and receiver micro:bits that can be used by nearby children (such as other students in the classroom) and the teacher. We program a radio transmission that, when activated by pressing button A on the micro:bit, sends an auditory message and an icon with a sad expression to the other micro:bits (receivers), signaling that the noise level in that environment is high, causing sensory overload and extreme discomfort to those children with greater auditory hypersensitivity. This signals to those who receive the communication the urgent need to reduce the noise in the environment to allow the child to stabilize.

Our inspiration

Excessive noise can aggravate symptoms such as stress, difficulty concentrating, and irritability in children who have conditions involving greater auditory hypersensitivity. Inspired by a member of our group who is a child with sensory sensitivities, and who provided us with valuable insights throughout the entire process, we created the system using the micro:bit. This device can be used by several children, contributing to the improvement of their health and well-being, and qualifying the guarantees of a more inclusive and equitable education.