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...
by Karen | May 31, 2017 | For Parents
I’m pleased to share, with permission, this amazing information with all parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. It was posted on November 20th, 2012 to Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid (http://www.shutupabout.com/blog/) by Sally Brown, who is 60 years old...
