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Autism and Hearing Loss – Is There a Connection?

Posted on August 24, 2020 by admin

Today’s parents have an advantage over those of generations past – with modern technology and medical practices, most parents now know a great deal about the health of their newborn child before they even leave the hospital. Oto-acoustic emissions testing, … Continue reading →

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Is Hearing Loss Genetic?

Posted on September 29, 2019 by admin

When a baby is born, parents are often anxious to see who the baby resembles – does she have daddy’s eyes, mommy’s nose, grandpa’s ears? Even more questions arise when the baby is born with a medical problem, such as … Continue reading →

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Middle Ear Testing – What you need to know

Posted on February 27, 2019 by admin

Hearing loss occurs in a variety of people, and for many different reasons. Problems in the middle ear, however, often cause hearing changes in children aged 3 to 5. Fortunately, there are specific tests designed to diagnose middle ear problems. … Continue reading →

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Hearing Testing 101 – Part 2: What to Do After a Hearing Test

Posted on December 13, 2018 by admin

If you read last month’s blog, you learned about hearing testing – what a hearing test shows, who needs one, and why it’s important. Now that you or a loved one has had a hearing test, can you just sit … Continue reading →

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Hearing Testing 101 – Part 1

Posted on November 28, 2018 by admin

What? Can you repeat that? Turn up the volume! If these are common sayings around your household, it’s likely someone has a hearing problem. People often choose to get a hearing test (or their spouse makes them get one!) when … Continue reading →

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A Child with Hearing Loss CAN be Successful at School!

Posted on September 28, 2018 by admin

If you have a child with hearing loss, you’re well aware of the challenges they face, and you’ve likely found ways to adapt your home environment to meet their needs. But what happens when they reach school age and must … Continue reading →

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What are the Causes of Childhood Hearing Loss?

Posted on April 26, 2018 by admin

Childhood hearing loss is a serious issue facing many of our young school-aged children. Sometimes there are signs that your child has some hearing concerns. However, when parents aren’t aware, their child could be facing severe delays in speech and … Continue reading →

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Hearing Loss Doesn’t Discriminate

Posted on December 6, 2017 by admin

Most people associate hearing loss with old age. Yes, this is certainly true, however, hearing loss doesn’t discriminate by age. There are many teens out there who suffer with varying degrees of hearing impairment, or who are completely deaf altogether, … Continue reading →

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Can Swimmer’s Ear Cause Hearing Loss?

Posted on October 3, 2017 by admin

As parents, we work hard to ensure the safety of our children; they are our responsibility, and they trust us to take care of them. There are so many things that parents worry about, and their child’s overall health is … Continue reading →

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Traveling with Hearing Loss

Posted on August 31, 2017 by admin

Traveling should be filled with fun and excitement, however for individuals travelling with hearing loss, whether for vacation or work, it can often be scary and complicated. There are a few simple things you can do though, that can help … Continue reading →

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