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How to Teach Kids About Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Kids can be prone to noise-induced hearing loss, just like adults. Here’s how to teach them about it and how to prevent it from happening. Continue reading

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Autism and Hearing Loss – Is There a Connection?

If you notice that your child is exhibiting unusual behaviors, an audiologist or ASD specialist can help decipher whether they are caused by hearing loss, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or even both. Continue reading

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Is Hearing Loss Genetic?

When a baby is born with hearing loss, parents often wonder whether they did something that caused the abnormality, or if it was due to genetic factors. Continue reading

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Middle Ear Testing – What you need to know

Problems in the middle ear often cause hearing changes in children aged 3 to 5. Fortunately, there are specific tests for diagnosing middle ear problems. Continue reading

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

Now that you or a loved one has had a hearing test, can you just sit back and relax? Not so much. What you do next depends a little on your age, and a lot on the degree of hearing loss that was discovered, if any. Continue reading

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Hearing Testing 101 – Part 1

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. Continue reading

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A Child with Hearing Loss CAN be Successful at School!

If you have a child with hearing loss, you’re well aware of the challenges they face. Let’s look at a few things you can do to help them succeed in school. Continue reading

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What are the Causes of Childhood Hearing Loss?

Childhood hearing loss is a serious issue facing many of our young school-aged children. What are some of the causes for this type of hearing loss? Continue reading

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Hearing Loss Doesn’t Discriminate

Hearing loss doesn’t discriminate between ages, genders, socioeconomic status or anything else. It can affect anyone at any time and any age. Continue reading

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Can Swimmer’s Ear Cause Hearing Loss?

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. One question we are often asked is if repeated swimmer’s ear infections can cause hearing loss. Continue reading

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