Hyperacusis is a disorder that causes individuals to experience sound as pain. It is very common within the Autistic community but misunderstood. Lina is a lion, an animal known for its loud roar. I chose this animal specifically to show how hard it is when a child feels different from their own family. Despite her struggles, Lina is able to make a lot of progress. The treatments seen in the book are the actual treatments used for individuals with hyperacusis. The doctor in the book is named after my own audiologist, who took my molds for special earplugs and helped me make a treatment plan to protect my ears.