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Posted by: Krista Winner, AuD, CCC-A on Aug 27, 2024

Some would argue that attending a concert or a professional sporting event is a rite of passage, and it seems to be happening at a younger age. While we are busy making memories and introducing our kids to these fun activities, there is one thing that should be considered and that is the importance of hearing protection.  

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Turn It Down: Ear Buds and Hearing Loss
Listen up! The exposure and use of mobile devices has increased significantly over the last decade and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. On average, children receive their first phone around 11 years of age, but their exposure to a device can come as early as their first year.
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Can Your Baby Learn Sign Language?
Baby sign language is a way to communicate with your baby effectively and you can begin introducing signs as early as infancy. The following are suggestions to make signing and communicating with your baby successful.

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Hearing Loss: How It Can Affect a Family's Mental Health

May 02, 2023

Hearing loss occurs when a person cannot access sounds within the normal hearing range in both ears. The degree or severity of the hearing loss can vary from person to person depending on the cause. Read More

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Hearing Screening at School: What To Expect if Your Child Gets Tested

Oct 03, 2017

The majority of children with congenital hearing loss will have the impairment identified at birth by a newborn screening, which has become a standard of care in hospitals nationwide. However, some types of hearing loss may not become evident until later in childhood. Read More