The start of a new academic year heralds fresh notebooks, a slew of back-to-school sales, and the buzz of students ready to start a new year of learning and growth. However, amid this flurry of activities, one aspect often goes overlooked – hearing loss. Students with hearing challenges need additional resources and support to enjoy better communication and learn and …
How Does the Brain Help You Hear?
When we think about hearing, we often focus on the ears as the primary organ responsible for our sense of hearing. However, the journey of sound doesn’t end with our ears—it is just the beginning. Once sound waves travel to the inner ear they are converted into electrical signals and sent to the brain. Then the complex task of auditory …
Noisy Restaurants and Their Impact on Hearing
In today’s bustling world, dining out is not just about savoring delicious food—it’s also a social experience. However, loud noise in many restaurants can create challenges for individuals with hearing loss. It can also negatively impact the dining experience for everyone. So how common is noise in restaurants, and what are the effects of excessive noise on hearing? Walk into …
Driving with Hearing Aids: Safety, Comfort, and Practical Tips
As technology advances, individuals with hearing loss can enjoy the benefits of hearing aids in more settings, including when driving. Navigating the roads with hearing aids requires a thoughtful approach to ensure safety and comfort. The Importance of Hearing while Driving Auditory awareness is crucial for safe driving. Sounds such as honks, sirens, and the environment around you provide essential …
Hearing Loss and Mental Health Stigma: Breaking Down Barriers
Imagine facing a double barrier – one of hearing loss and the other of mental health stigma. For many individuals with hearing loss, this is a reality. The association between hearing loss and mental health can be a complex and sensitive topic that isn’t often addressed. Let’s explore the intersection of hearing loss and mental health, the stigma that surrounds …
Nonverbal Cues to Help You in Meetings
There are so many ways to communicate and spoken language is only one of them. In truth, it’s not what you say, but how you say it – conversation is fluid, and often what’s not said is just as important as what is. For individuals with hearing loss, this could not be more relevant. As hearing loss declines, its common …
Connecting People | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
Do you suffer from hearing loss? It’s important to remember that you aren’t alone. Commonly associated with the elderly, today we understand that hearing loss can affect anyone at any age. Around one in eight people in the United States (13 percent, or 30 million) aged 12 years or older has hearing loss in both ears, based on standard hearing …
Communication Disorders are More Common in Kids than You Think
All learning is built on the foundation of language. Eye contact, crying, vocalizing, and gesturing are the initial ways children learn to communicate. They pick up on the language of the people around them as they get older. Children then learn about their world through language, which they acquire by talking, playing, and reading; parents and teachers utilize a variety …
Building Connections | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
In 1927 The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) named the month of May as Better Hearing and Speech Month as a way to raise understanding and awareness for those with hearing and speech issues. While it is important to understand and self-diagnose and be compassionate to these communication issues year-round, BHSM is designed to inspire and instigate action and accommodation for …
Tips for a Successful Virtual Family Reunion
This time of year usually involves family get togethers, celebrating holidays, or simply enjoying time off with others. However, more people will be gathering virtually as we continue to adjust and navigate the pandemic. Having virtual gatherings can be a great substitute and effective way to spend quality time with family and friends. It is important to think about the …
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