by Karen | Jun 1, 2017 | For Parents, For Professionals, He Failed Hearing Screening What's Next, 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 | For Parents, For Professionals, He Failed Hearing Screening What's Next, 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 | For Parents, He Failed Hearing Screening What's Next
“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...
by Karen | May 31, 2017 | For Professionals, Hearing Loss – Identification, Impact and Next Steps
Wondering if your child has a hearing loss can be scary. What do you do if your child has failed a hearing screening? What if they are actually diagnosed with a hearing loss? What are the next steps? This section explores what to expect once you’ve found out your...
