Getting back into the routine of school can be challenging for kids, parents, and teachers alike, particularly if children have difficulties hearing. Like those with Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), children with hearing loss benefit from assistance in the classroom to enrich their learning experiences. Assistance for a Successful School Year One important tool for…
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Hearing is directly linked to how our brains function, and our brains help us interpret what we hear. As Dr. Jessica Woods, AuD, CCC-A explains to her patients, “We hear with our brains, not with our ears.” Seeing and Hearing Are Believing The brain gathers visual cues to supplement auditory information. That is why it’s…
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Noise-induced hearing loss is a widespread issue in the United States, especially for children and teenagers. The awareness campaign Listen Carefully shares these staggering statistics: “1 in 8 children and teens has permanent hearing loss due to high-volume sounds” and “teen hearing loss has increased 30 percent in the last decade alone.” Change is only…
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