Goals and Projects
The International Misophonia Foundation (IMF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in Missouri. Our work includes original research, public and professional education, accessibility advocacy, and direct assistance for people affected by misophonia. Much of this work is supported by volunteers and has been carried out with annual operating expenses below $10,000.
Research and scientific collaboration
IMF has established research oversight procedures, recruited volunteers, and undertaken studies of misophonia treatment perceptions, sensory history, and educational interventions.
Current research
- Treatment Perceptions and Sensory History: examining reported treatment experiences and the relationship between Duke Misophonia Questionnaire and Adult/Adolescent Sensory History scores.
- 10-Week CBT for Misophonia educational evaluation: evaluating participant-reported outcomes from a free, self-paced educational program. This is an educational intervention, not psychotherapy; results are pending.
- DSM proposal: reviewing research, differential diagnosis, and classification of misophonia, with input from researchers across institutions. The proposal is under development, not yet approved or submitted.
MisophoniaResearch.com
In 2026 IMF acquired MisophoniaResearch.com to build a research database, directory of researchers and organizations, and collaboration resources. The project welcomes researchers, clinicians, students, people with misophonia, families, and others regardless of affiliation or theoretical position. Database and directory expansion remain ongoing.
Public and professional education
IMF has organized digital conferences, webinars, clinician education, and free resources for people with misophonia, parents, teachers, and professionals. These include free educational videos, coping resources, books and worksheets, and An Introduction to Misophonia for Clinicians, approved for five CCPA continuing education hours.
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Technology accessibility advocacy
Since 2023 IMF has contacted technology and software companies, including Microsoft, Google, Apple, Blizzard, Adobe and Canva, about sensory accessibility barriers. A particular focus has been user control over blinking text cursors and other repetitive visual features.
IMF’s historical records describe correspondence with Microsoft and reported changes to cursor behaviour in Office applications, Edge and Teams. The availability of settings and IMF’s role in individual changes should be supported by the relevant company correspondence; we do not attribute every product change solely to IMF advocacy.
Misophonia Accessibility Guide
Through the Accessibility Guide project, IMF is gathering preferences and experiences from people with misophonia, caregivers and professionals concerning accommodations at home, in schools, postsecondary education, workplaces, and healthcare and counselling settings. Survey collection and guide development are ongoing.
Direct assistance
IMF has provided or facilitated noise-cancelling headphones, earplugs, sensory equipment, a laptop, educational materials, course access, and pro-bono services. Availability depends on funding and program requirements.
View historical assistance records
Current priorities: 2026–2027
- Complete analyses and publish research findings.
- Advance scientific review of the DSM proposal.
- Expand the research database and researcher directory.
- Complete the community-informed Accessibility Guide.
- Continue sensory accessibility discussions with technology companies.
- Maintain free educational materials and professional learning opportunities.
- Seek sustainable funding and research collaborations.
Previously explored projects
An academic journal and a dedicated support application are not current priorities. IMF no longer offers a clinician directory as an active service.
Supporting this work
Donations and volunteer contributions support research administration, education, accessible resources, equipment assistance, outreach, and project infrastructure. See Our Impact for documented results. IMF is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 93-2017604.