Category Archives: Hearing

Age-Related Hearing Loss: How Can a Speech-Language Pathologist Help?

Posted on February 17, 2016 by

Over the past 30 years, the number of people in the United States with a hearing loss has more than doubled. Although many people brush off hearing loss as a “minor” problem, particularly in the early stages, hearing loss can … Continue reading →

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Speech-Pathology and Hearing: Cochlear Implants

Posted on January 27, 2016 by

Did you know that in addition to working with people who have difficulty communicating, speech-language pathologists also work closely with people who have hearing loss? Because hearing is such a large part of communication, hearing impairment can cause a range … Continue reading →

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Better Speech and Hearing Month: Could Your Child Have Hearing Loss?  

Posted on May 29, 2014 by

Did you know that an estimated 15% of children in the United States have low-frequency or high-frequency hearing loss in one or both ears? Hearing is critical to speech and language development and hearing loss can cause significant developmental delays … Continue reading →

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The Effects of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

Last week we discussed the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s campaign to prevent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL): Listen to Your Buds. The campaign focuses on how listening to personal music devices through headphones can result in permanent hearing damage, and increasing problem … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Buds!

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

Nearly every kid and teenager in America spends a good amount of their free time listening to music on their MP3 player. But did you know that listening to music at too high of a level can cause permanent noise-induced … Continue reading →

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Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

This year, the week of June 22nd to June 28th is designated as Deaf-Blind Awareness week in commemoration of the life of Helen Keller. This week, we’re dedicating our blog to the ways that speech-language pathologists can help deaf individuals … Continue reading →

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What is a Cochlear Implant?

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

There are many different technologies used to help individuals with hearing loss. One such device is the cochlear implant. Cochlear implants may be used when a person has sensorineural hearing loss. This means that the inner ear is damaged, but … Continue reading →

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