by Karen | Jun 5, 2017 | For Professionals, Hearing Loss: Identification, Impact, and Next Steps
Unilateral Hearing Loss Unilateral Hearing Loss — Generic 2—page brochure This brochure can be provided to families at the time of diagnosis of unilateral hearing loss in young children. It can also be used to raise the awareness of medical or educational staff...
by Karen | Jun 5, 2017 | For Professionals, Hearing Loss: Identification, Impact, and Next Steps
2 Types of Hearing Loss Imperfections in the development of the hearing nerve causing sensorineural hearing loss Malformations of the outer or middle ear causing permanent conductive hearing loss This webpage describes issues related to permanent conductive hearing...
by Karen | Jun 5, 2017 | For Professionals, Hearing Loss: Identification, Impact, and Next Steps
Mild Hearing Loss Accommodations for the Child with Mild Hearing Loss Article Hearing Aids for Children Should Not Carry a Social Stigma. An interesting insight and findings on the difference hearing aids make for children with “mild” hearing loss. Mild Hearing...
by Karen | Jun 5, 2017 | For Professionals, Hearing Loss: Identification, Impact, and Next Steps
Hyperacusis is NOT a hearing loss. That said, when a child or student shows signs of oversensitivity to sound it is typical for those concerned to reach out to specialists in hearing loss for answers. Negative reactions to sound can occur regardless of whether a...
by Karen | Jun 5, 2017 | For Professionals, Hearing Loss: Identification, Impact, and Next Steps
Cytomegalovirus: A common cause of childhood hearing loss Cytomegalovirus (pronounced sy-toe-MEG-a-low-vy-rus), or CMV, is a common virus that infects people of all ages. In the United States, nearly one in three children are already infected with CMV by age 5 years....
