New developments and best practices in pediatric audiology, as well as guidance on technology options for both in and out of the classroom.
Hearing loss is a leading global health burden with 90% of those affected living in countries with severely limited access to care. Novel solutions using connectivity and technology promise improved access and quality of care in these countries.
Everyday school noise can have a serious impact on the (hearing) health of students and teachers. However, there are solutions to combat acoustic stress in the classroom.
Conversational turn-taking is important for building strong neural connections and pathways. By encouraging these serve and return interactions, we are promoting language development and healthy brains.
Adapting communication resources is important because not every child in the world knows who wears a red suit and says “Ho, Ho, Ho”.
Giving parents confidence when it comes to kids enjoying water activities and keeping their hearing aids on.
The new Quick Practice Guideline provides professionals working with children with hearing loss with guidance on how to manage unilateral hearing loss — because we now know that one ear is just not enough.
Phonak, the Sonova Science & Technology team and the Audiology department at the University of Melbourne are working together to develop a clinical model for the assessment and management of children with ASD.
Exposure to two million more words a year could give a young child with hearing loss the information they need to reach their full potential.
Children with hearing loss: Music engages the family and joyfully supports the development of listening, speaking and literacy skills by enriching the baby’s auditory brain.
Hearing care professionals from around the world discussed current research and management of UHL in children.
Theory of mind involves the ability to take the perspective of others. It is an important step in social-cognitive development. Do children with mild to severe hearing loss show delays in theory of mind?
Children with unilateral hearing loss occupy a “gray area” between normal hearing and what is typically thought of as hearing-impaired children. Treating these children requires a comprehensive, individualized approach.