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Communication Strategies and Resources for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
As we move into Deaf Awareness Week, let’s learn about communication strategies and resources available to help the deaf and hard of hearing.
Headphone Use and Hearing Loss in Children
Since many children and teens now have easy access to portable electronic devices, it’s important to help them prevent hearing loss before it’s too late.
Is Cognitive Development Affected in Deaf Babies?
When an infant is born with any type of hearing impairment, whether it be complete deafness or a milder form of hearing loss, other areas of development can be affected.
Hearing Loss Linked to Many Health and Lifestyle Triggers
There are MANY factors, in addition to age, that can cause people to lose their hearing. Consumer Reports recently listed the following as possible links to hearing loss – some of the results may surprise you!
Is There a Connection Between Diabetes and Hearing Loss?
Just like any other body part, the ears rely on healthy blood flow in order to function properly. This is especially true of the ear parts known as stereocilia, tiny hairs that take noises and transmit them via electrical messages to the brain to allow it to interpret the sounds.
Is An Education Audiologist Missing From Your Child’s Classroom?
If you have a child with hearing loss, plan to be actively involved in the creation and execution of your child’s IEP, including an Education Audiologist.