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Improve Communication While Wearing a Mask
Are you struggling to communicate now that we're all wearing masks? Here's some tips and best practices for repairing communication breakdowns.
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Bullying Prevention in Kids With Hearing Loss
Bullying prevention in kids with hearing loss- what can we do? Read to the end to find a free PDF version that you can email or print to share with parents, professionals, and teachers!
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Distance Learning for Children With Hearing Loss
I collaborated with the amazing team at Hearing Like Me to answer your top questions on moving to distance learning for children with hearing loss! You can check out the post with all of the tips on the Hearing Like Me Blog or click the title below: Here’s a PDF handout you can download & share with teachers and parents:
- Audiology, Cochlear Implants, Communication, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, Hearing Technology
Resources for Parents of Kids With Hearing Loss Learning Online
Many schools have moved to online platforms and among your worries might be, will my child be able to hear and access the information as well as their classmates? Here’s some resources to help get you started.
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The Best Toys for Conditioned Play Audiometry
When children are about 2.5-5 years old they begin to transition from doing Visual Reinforcement Audiometry to Conditioned Play Audiometry for hearing tests. In order to complete conditioned play audiometry typically a toy is used to help the child establish a conditioned response and to make it fun. In this post I will share some of my most favorite toys I use for conditioned play audiometry. Conditioned Play Audiometry Toys and Games for Hearing Tests and Conditioned Responses
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What’s the difference between hearing aids and cochlear implants? An Analogy
I recently posted on my Instagram @ListenWithLindsay about how the latest research is showing us that kids that receive cochlear implants before 1 year old have much better language outcomes. Someone responded saying that they would not put their baby through this because cochlear implants are a luxury. They said to just do hearing aids because they’re much less invasive and reversible.
- American Sign Language, Audiology, Cochlear Implants, Communication, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss
Books About Hearing Loss for Kids and Adults
A friend recently asked for help finding a book about a child getting a cochlear implant. I found a few options and vaguely remembered books I’ve seen throughout the years, but it made me want to make a comprehensive list of as many of the books about hearing loss as I could find. In this list I have books about hearing loss, books about children with hearing loss, books about hearing aids, books about kids getting hearing aids, books with characters that have hearing loss, books with characters that are deaf, books about characters with microtia/atresia, books about characters with unilateral hearing loss, books about using sign language, and on…
- ABR Testing, American Sign Language, Audiology, Auditory Neuropathy, Cochlear Implants, Communication, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, Hearing Technology, Hearing Tests
What is Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder?
I’m so excited for scientific research to crack the code and be able to pinpoint the site of lesion for Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD). We’re getting closer and starting to realize that certain genetic forms of ANSD are likely not going to resolve/improve (ANSD improves in a very very very very small % of patients). Between that and an MRI to determine if there is a thin or absent nerve we can give slightly better guidance about the plan of action. Beyond that there can be a lot of gray area and questions marks. Starting early intervention right away is going to be the best thing you can do!…
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How to Write Your Audiology Letter of Intent for Grad School
When Audiology grad programs choose students they will be investing time, energy, and their program budget towards this student. They want to know that this investment will be a good one. Are you a good investment? Being a good investment means:
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Doctor of Audiology Grad School Interview Questions and Tips
I think I had a grad school interview, but for some reason must have repressed the memory because I can’t remember that part of the process AT ALL. Luckily my friend and fellow audiologist Delia had some amazing advice to share with students. Basic Grad School Interview Questions and Ideas for How to Think About Your Answer