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Autistics aren't merely "sensitive" to sound; autistic tendencies also include "expanded access to auditory information, heightened perception to pitch, difficulties dealing with speech in background noise, and taking longer to adapt to auditory environments.": www.nature.com/articles/s41...

nature.comAuditory environments influence the link between Autistic traits and quality of life - Scientific ReportsScientific Reports - Auditory environments influence the link between Autistic traits and quality of life

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Yes. Happened all the time when entering stores or malls. I somehow felt drawn to arcades, quite a bit, however, in spite of the cacophony of noise. It was oddly comforting.

Literally a few nights ago I had to track down a persistent high pitched tone in my bedroom that was driving me up the wall; it was my laptop charging and thankfully stopped when I unplugged it.

That's our offspring. The older one was a talented musician because they could hear notes in a way most people can't. The younger one sings beautifully. Both of them have a heightened sense of smell as well.