From a young age, many of us are taught how to clean our ears in the comfort of our homes. Earwax, or cerumen, is commonly considered something dirty that must be cleaned on a regular basis to maintain personal hygiene. However, earwax is present for a reason: to protect the ear drum from foreign objects and…
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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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There can be endless joy in watching a child grow and celebrating milestones along the way. But what if parents and teachers see that a child isn’t communicating or comprehending properly? What if the results of this child’s hearing test are normal, without an obvious cause for the problems observed? The child may be struggling…
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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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People often say, “If you don’t use it, you lose it.” This phrase certainly pertains to brain function. As with any part of the body, the brain can atrophy if it isn’t exercised. This causes issues like dementia to develop over time. The best cognitive workout is hearing, which may seem simple enough but actually…
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