If you have a vestibular disorder, ADHD, misokinesia, or other sensory processing condition, you may be aware that most applications for iPad and iPhone have a blinking cursor. This includes …
Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond
Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond
Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond is a Licensed Counselling Therapist Candidate in New Brunswick, Canada and has been an advocate for misophonia and mental illness since 2015. Shaylynn is passionate about providing accessible mental healthcare through telehealth therapy and is particularly interested in working with clients with misophonia, OCD, PTSD, depression, career counselling, and general life struggles. Shaylynn holds an Honours Diploma in Creative Digital Media and owned a web, graphic, print design and marketing business for 10 years. Shaylynn is now passionate about helping therapists grow their digital practices or maintain the online presence for their in-person practice. Shaylynn is the author of several books including fiction and non-fiction, with her first being published in 2015. Shaylynn is the Director of The International Misophonia Foundation and is continuing her advocacy and research through the foundation. Shaylynn provides counselling services in Canada and coaching services worldwide. You can find more information about these services on her personal website at https://shaylynnraymond.com/.
To the Staff of Microsoft, We write to you today with deep concern and disappointment regarding the decision to discontinue Microsoft’s nonprofit grant program under Tech for Social Impact. For …
SIGN THE PETITION Microsoft’s decision to terminate their grant program for nonprofits, effective May 14th, 2025, presents a significant challenge to many small organizations that rely heavily on such support. …
This article is based on my opinion, and is not meant to be a one-size-fits all approach. Personally, I am super sensitive to products, and as a person with sensory …
Misophonia mods for video games have become more common, and we’re absolutely delighted. This list aims to highlight mods that help misophonia for your favourite video games, most commonly removing …
For those with misophonia, everyday sounds in the home can be a relentless source of discomfort. Noise from passing cars, lawnmowers, appliances, or even footsteps can feel overwhelming, creating a …
Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond, and the International Misophonia Foundation have been working with the accessibility/disability department at Microsoft to advocate for the blinking text cursor (caret |) to respect system settings on …
Parents of teenagers with misophonia might be confused by what a reasonable accommodation is and worried that if they over-accommodate their teen will not be prepared for the “real world” …
Call for Neuroscience and Sensory Researchers: Academic Collaboration Opportunity The International Misophonia Foundation (IMF) seeks researchers to collaborate on reviewing a machine-learning study and contribute to ongoing projects focused on …
Gaming is a source of entertainment and connection for millions, but for many individuals with health conditions such as cybersickness, migraines, epilepsy, dizziness, nausea, misophonia, and sensory processing issues, playing …