by Karen | Jun 1, 2017 | After the Hearing Screening – Next Steps, For Parents
Hearing Loss in Only One Ear We just found out that our child has a permanent hearing loss, but it’s only in one ear. This doesn’t seem like a big deal What should we know? Why it’s a big deal: One ear cannot listen the same as two ears in all situations. Two ears...
by Karen | Jun 1, 2017 | After the Hearing Screening – Next Steps, For Parents, For Professionals, Hearing Loss: Identification, Impact, and Next Steps
My son has had ear infections since he was a tiny infant. Now he doesn’t say his words clearly. Can this be because of the many ear infections he has had? Information on ear infections: Hearing Loss Related to Childhood Ear Infections Download a handout with...
by Karen | Jun 1, 2017 | Amplification, For Professionals
Hearing aids amplify sound but they can also process the sound input so that the child will benefit more from what he or she hears. As a result of very extensive research and development, hearing aid technology has improved greatly in the ability to process sound not...
by Karen | May 31, 2017 | After the Hearing Screening – Next Steps, For Parents, For Professionals, Hearing Loss: Identification, Impact, and Next Steps
Frequently Asked Questions About Hearing Loss This information was derived from a meaningful article written for audiologists titled Anticipate Families’ Most Common Hearing Healthcare Questions by Joanne Smith and Jace Wolfe in The Hearing Journal, 68 (4), 22, 23,...
by Karen | May 31, 2017 | After the Hearing Screening – Next Steps, For Parents
“Does my child have a hearing loss?” Hearing loss is invisible – it is not always apparent that a child is having hearing difficulties. US Hospitals routinely perform hearing screening on infants in the first 24-48 hours after birth. If an infant fails the initial...
