Have you ever had a misunderstanding when communicating with someone else? Everyone has; misunderstandings in communication are a common occurrence. You may misunderstand what someone else is saying for a variety of reasons, from background noise to just not paying attention. People with high-frequency hearing loss, however, have greater difficulty hearing or understanding anything within the 2,000 to 8,000 Hertz … Read More
HEARING DAMAGE AND CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT: EARLY DETECTION IS KEY
As children grow, hearing ability is vital to developing speech and language skills. Traditionally it has been difficult to discern a hearing difficulty with children under two years of age, until it became apparent that speech abilities were delayed. It has been shown, however, that if early detection of a hearing issue can be diagnosed prior to six months of … Read More