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Who is at-risk for a hearing loss?
There are different degrees of hearing loss. Some are mild and some are very severe such as deafness. What are the causes? There are two main types which will be discussed here. Genetics vs acquired hearing loss. What does this mean? Read on.........
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Autoimmune Hearing Loss
Autoimmune hearing loss, which is a medical emergency, can occur as a distinct condition or as an accompanying feature of other autoimmune disorders.
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Vital Medical Tests For Students
Taking a Peek Under the Hood: What a Pediatric Dentist, Optometrist and Physician know about your child's health that can super-size his academic progress!
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As Seen on TV
In an attempt to keep viewers during the writers' strike, networks trotted out a slew of new reality shows on their audiences. But reality has always been a favorite.
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Beautiful Noise
The effects of Hearing Loss, and Deafness, as well as the sounds of life.
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Can You Imagine
Imagine life without your normal hearing capability.
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Check Your Infant's Hearing
How hearing impairment in today's newborns and little ones, can be protected, and even prevented (in some cases) by simply paying attention to them now!
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Childhood Hearing Loss
A hearing loss in childhood can mean many things. First, it is important to identify the type and degree of the hearing loss.
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Deaf Kids Communication Tips
Hearing impairment can mean many things ranging from complete deafness to inability to hear certain high frequency sounds. Here are ideas to ease communication.
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Digital Hearing Aids Come of Age
Deafness and hearing loss are not uncommon among people over 50, or even younger. Today's hearing solutions are affordable, comfortable and highly technical.
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Hearing Loss on the Farm
It may seem somewhat strange that living in a rural setting is a common precursor to hearing loss but it is the sad truth. Cities may be busy with activity and far from quiet but it well known that between 50 to 75 % of all farmers will experience some level of hearing loss.
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Help And Hope For Those With Hearing Loss
There are many different kinds of interventions and resources available to those who suffer hearing loss these days. We live in a good time... we have technology on our side. We also need to be wise shoppers.
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Inclusion and Hearing Loss
More students with hearing loss are instructed in the "regular" classroom each year. Here are some strategies for instructing a student who is deaf or hard of hearing.
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Life's Circumstances
Circumstances aren't always what they seem to be
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Newborn Hearing Screening
Babies cannot tell you if they are suffering from hearing loss. Fortunately, two simple and painless tests, the ABR and OAE, can help.
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People Who Have Made A Difference
Deaf people who have made a difference in the Peforming Arts during the 20th Century.
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Spring Into Action
Spring...and the changes it brings us to.
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The Dance
Dancing through the stressful times of your life
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Cogan's Syndrome
Cogan's syndrome, which primarily affects children and young adults, causes eye inflammation, vasculitis, and hearing loss.
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Deaf Children Learn Fire Safety
October 8-13 is National Fire Prevention Week. As schools promote fire prevention and safety how can parents of hearing impaired children do the same in their homes?
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Driver Ed for Teens with Disabilities
Teens with disabilities use adapted driving equipment and specialized strategies to learn to drive although every licensed driver must pass the same driver assessment.
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Encouraging Nonverbal Kids to Talk
Children have delays in talking for a variety of reasons: Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, and hearing loss. Simple fun with Playdoh can encourage speech.
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Hearing Dogs
How dogs can be trained to help deaf people
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How to "talk" to the hard of hearing
Everyone has at one time or another tried to communicate with someone who was hard of hearing or deaf whether they wore a hearing aid or not. This article presents brief points to keep in mind to make the most out your next interaction with a person with hearing difficulties.
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Huffing and Teens
Inhalant use is on the rise. How much do you really know about this popular and dangerous trend among youth?
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Myths Surrounding CAPD
Central Auditory Processing Disorder, or CAPD, is a hidden disability. While it may be hard to understand these unseen difficulties, they are real just the same.
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Neurological Illness Part 2
Learn more about neurological disorders that affect one area of the body.
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Newborn Infant Hearing Screenings
Most states conduct newborn hearing screenings in the hospital. Funding grants for such result from the Newborn and Infant Hearing Screening and Intervention Act of 1999.
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Ear Infections and Your Dog
Hearing loss, pain and discomfort can result from ear infections, which can cause permanent damage if the pet doesn't receive prompt treatment.
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Premature Infants - Special Needs
Every parent dreams of having a healthy baby. Many premature births result in birth defects and later special needs in education.
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