A concussion can change how you experience the world. Many people assume recovery is only about headaches or dizziness, but the auditory system and brain are often deeply affected as well. After a concussion, everyday environments can feel overwhelming (especially noisy places), and sound can become harder to process, more tiring to tolerate, or even physically uncomfortable. At AudioSense Toronto, we focus on these real-life listening challenges with a clinical approach that is both advanced and compassionate.
We work with individuals who have sustained concussions from random falls or hits to the head, sports injuries, and motor vehicle accidents. No matter how the concussion happened, the brain and sensory systems need time and structured support to recover. Because every person's concussion profile is different, our concussion care is always customized to your symptoms, your goals, and your pace.
Our clinic is one of the only practices in Canada to develop a specialized concussion assessment protocol specifically for auditory difficulties. We evaluate how your auditory system and brain are functioning together after injury, including your ability to understand speech in noise, focus on conversation, manage competing sound, and tolerate everyday volume levels. We also assess symptoms such as tinnitus, auditory memory and attention difficulties, and sound sensitivity (hyperacusis-type experiences), all of which are common after concussion and mild TBI.
Post-concussion syndrome is considered a mild form of traumatic brain injury, typically caused by a blow to the head or rapid acceleration-deceleration forces. While many people recover within weeks, a meaningful percentage experience persistent symptoms for months or longer. These concussion symptoms vary widely, but often include headaches, fatigue, anxiety, dizziness or vertigo, memory and attention challenges, visual disturbances, ringing in the ears, difficulty hearing in noise, and sensitivity to sound and light. When auditory symptoms persist, they can have a major impact on work, school, sleep, and quality of life, and that's exactly where our care is designed to help.
At AudioSense, our concussion rehabilitation focuses on helping your brain reconnect with sound in a calmer, more organized way. We work on improving speech-in-noise performance, auditory processing efficiency, listening stamina, and sound tolerance. Many patients notice that as these skills improve, daily life becomes less exhausting and more manageable again.
Because the sensory systems are deeply interconnected, we take a holistic view of recovery. We collaborate closely with a trusted network of healthcare professionals, including providers in vision therapy, vestibular and balance rehabilitation, occupational therapy, mental health, and other concussion-related specialties, so that our patients receive coordinated, whole-person support when needed. Our goal is not just to treat one symptom, but to help your entire system recover as thoroughly as possible.
If your concussion occurred in a motor vehicle accident, we can support you through the insurance process. AudioSense regularly submits OCF-18 and OCF-21 applications through HCAI for patients who have auto insurance coverage. This allows us to submit assessment plans and treatment plans, and to direct bill your insurer whenever possible. We also liaise with insurance adjusters and lawyers as needed, ensuring that your auditory rehabilitation is properly documented, covered, and advocated for. We know how overwhelming the post-accident process can feel, and we take pride in helping reduce that burden so you can focus on healing.
Concussions can be scary, frustrating, and isolating, especially when symptoms don't fade as quickly as expected. But recovery is possible, and you do not have to navigate it alone. From an auditory and listening perspective, we are here to help you move forward with clarity, comfort, and confidence.
If you're experiencing sound sensitivity, tinnitus, difficulty hearing in noise, or listening fatigue after a concussion, the right assessment can make a real difference. At AudioSense Toronto, we offer specialized post-concussion auditory testing and therapy, with coordinated care and insurance support when needed.
Book your concussion consultation today and let us help you understand your symptoms, build a recovery plan, and reconnect comfortably with your world of sound.
