What Are the Benefits of Newborn Hearing Screening?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that approximately 1.7 per 1,000 babies screened have some level of hearing loss. If this hearing loss is left untreated, it can have devastating impacts on a child’s speech-language development. The main benefit of screening newborns is that they can receive appropriate interventions early on. Why Screen…
Four Habits that Harm Your Hearing
Hearing loss is common, affecting approximately 15% of American adults. While some causes of hearing loss, like old age, can’t be prevented, in many cases, our habits can help or harm our hearing health. Below we review four habits to kick in order to preserve your hearing. 1. Smoking Smoking is linked to a number…
How Fluctuating Hearing Loss Can Affect Language Development
The term “fluctuating hearing loss” refers to hearing loss that frequently changes. It is often associated with a feeling of fullness in the ear as well as tinnitus. In this article we review the causes of fluctuating hearing loss, its effect on speech and language development, its social-emotional impact and the importance of seeking treatment….