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Hearing loss can feel like the end of one's life. A resignation to an inevitable and diminished hearing experience that will forever change everything - and that may never get better. Yet those who wear hearing aids and cochlear implants know that there is life after hearing loss and that technology plays a critical role in hearing rehabilitation. In addition to hearing devices, there are a number of apps, tools, toys, and gear that can enhance one's hearing experience across a variety of environments. One often-overlooked hearing enhancement tool is auditory training, a "brain training" technique for the ears, that is often used to improve listening skills for hearing aid wearers.

What is auditory training?

Auditory training is a technique used to enhance listening skills and improve speech understanding. It involves formal (focused) listening activities designed to optimize speech perception through training the cognitive processes that play a role in listening. Improvements in speech understanding can often be seen for hearing aid wearers, even when listening in difficult noisy environments.

Procedures and techniques used in auditory training are continually evolving, and advances in technology have increased the range of services available for those with hearing devices. Now, computers and training programs have made auditory training possible in your own home.

How Does It Work?

Cortical areas of the brain go through a kind of reorganization when a sound-deprived brain is given access to sound again (through the use of hearing aids). It is thought that during this reorganization process, the auditory system is especially sensitive to the positive effects of auditory training. Computer-based auditory training exercises usually involve a number of watching and listening activities that may be performed to improve speech comprehension over time.

Who Does It Work For?

Auditory training is generally practiced by those who have experienced a recent change in their hearing function. For example, recent cochlear implant (CI) recipients may benefit from intensive auditory training along with the initial activation of the CI. Other auditory training candidates include adults with sudden hearing loss, people who have switched to different hearing aid signal processing schemes, and individuals who are beginning a new job or training program that is auditorily demanding. Patients who have not made reasonable improvements in hearing function and speech comprehension after a hearing aid fitting are also reasonable candidates, as are those who have adjusted to their aids but wish to use auditory training to further enhance their speech comprehension.

Despite this, most adults receiving audiologic services are not aware of auditory training as a treatment option. Moreover, few adult patients are referred for auditory training because this type of rehabilitation is not usually reimbursed and because many audiologists simply do not go beyond the fitting and servicing of hearing devices.

Formal Vs Informal Listening Activities

"Formal listening activities" in auditory training differs from the auditory "learning" that takes place whenever hearing aid users are simply listening to speech. The new amplified signals often sound a bit different, even strange. Audiologists and hearing instrument specialists have always counseled new hearing aid users that it may take some time for them to "get used to" the new sounds the hearing aids are providing to their ears and their brains.

In fact, a great deal of informal "auditory training" takes place during the initial hearing aid (and cochlear implant) adjustment phase. Hearing-impaired people are constantly trying to make sense of speech signals that are distorted in some fashion. Listening to speech is always a bit of a guessing game in which people use their knowledge of the language and the context to fill in the acoustic gaps and distortions of the incoming speech signals. The good news is that people do get better at this over time.

A formal listening program of auditory training assumes that hearing aid users have completed this initial adjustment stage, i.e., that they have reached a plateau in their listening skills and are now ready to attempt to further improve their performance through explicit training.

Auditory training was rarely used clinically for several reasons. One, it does not lend itself to group lessons - it must be practiced on a one-to-one basis. The other reason was that supporting research attesting to its value was relatively sparse and did not appear to justify the time and expense that the activity required. This view has been changing in the last decade or so, thanks to developments in three areas.

The Cochlear Implant

The auditory sensations that the first generation of CI users received was so different from what they had been used to that they needed help in adjusting to, and learning to comprehend these new and strange sound sensations. This is similar to orthopedic patients who receive physical therapy after some sort of surgery (hip, knee, shoulder, etc.). In other words, if physical therapy helped people with post-surgical physical issues, why wouldn't auditory therapy (training) be similarly helpful for people with hearing problems? And why limit therapy only to CI users, why not people wearing hearing aids as well?

The Brain

The second of these developments was the emerging appreciation of the neuroplasticity of the brain - once viewed as immutable - now beginning to be seen as malleable and subject to modification. It now appears that changes take place in the central nervous system as a result of repeated exposure to meaningful auditory stimuli in a training situation. In other words, it seems that old dogs can learn new tricks.

The Computer and the Internet

The third development is the widespread use of the personal computer and familiarity with the internet. Before this, it simply was not economically practical for clinicians to offer this service. To be effective, therapy has to be conducted frequently and over a relatively long period of time. Any practice or agency concerned with the bottom line simply couldn't afford to offer it as a routine clinical procedure. With personal computers and/or online training, it's now possible for people to conduct frequent training sessions at home, at a great savings in cost and time. The most effective model is a combination clinical and home activity where the professionals can interact with the clients to monitor and provide assistance when needed.

Does It Help Improve Listening Skills?

The short answer is "Yes" provided the program is appropriate and sufficiently intensive. The best results were obtained with the more intensive programs (longer duration and more sessions per week). Recent research on auditory training has focused on home-based training programs, with results that are even more promising than the early studies.

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In addition to hearing devices, there are a number of apps, tools, toys, and gear that can enhance one's hearing experience across a variety of environments. One often-overlooked hearing enhancement tool is auditory training, a "brain training" technique for the ears, that is often used to improve listening skills for hearing aid wearers.

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Holiday bundle Baby Pilot cap, 3 hats in burgundy, sand and sage, knit hat, hearing aid cap,summer weight hat, baby gift, baby shower gift, hat with ties, toddler knit cap.

You will receive 3 hats with this purchase, one of each color shown.

These stretchy snug fitted baby hats are designed to stay on babies' head, keeping those little ears protected!

Made from a cotton lycra fabric

About Emmifaye hats:
All Emmifaye items are created in a smoke and pet free home studio.

All fabrics are washed and dried to prevent shrinkage. Caring for your hat: wash with like colors and hang dry for best results.

Emmifaye hats are a snug fit that tie close below the chin. I use a variety of fabrics including cotton lyrca, organic cotton, cotton interlock, lace, sweater knits, and mesh. Please consider the following information in making your selection:
- Cotton Lycra has a four way stretch with a medium weight
- Organic cotton interlock is a two way stretch (less stretchy) with a medium to heavy weight, so some order up a size.
- Cotton interlock is more stretchy than the organic fabric, with a medium weight.
- Lace hats have a two way stretch, made of a lightweight poly blend.
- Sweater knits which is thicker fabric is nicer for the cooler months. It has a two way stretch which tend to fit a little smaller (some order up a size).
- Mesh hats (all mesh) nice four way stretch and light weight fabric.
- Knit with mesh panels are not as stretchy. I cut these a generously, no reason to up size these.

A basic guide for hat sizing
0-3 mos...up to 15"
3-6 mos...15"-17"
6-12 mos...17"-18"
12-18 mos...18"-19"
18-24 mos...19"-21"
36 mos....22" +

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Educational audiologists have very important jobs. Just as the title suggests, an educational audiologist's main job is to educate patients and their families about the impact their hearing ability has on their lives and how they can improve their quality of life.

You may be wondering how they do that. How do they educate people about hearing ability and how does their job effect people with hearing loss, potential hearing loss, and their families? You're about to find out!

What Educational Audiologists Teach

Medical professionals know that the better a patient and their family understands the reason behind their hearing loss, how to prevent further hearing loss, and how their hearing loss impacts their life and the lives of those around the, the better partners they will be in their own healthcare and the better quality of life they can enjoy.

They help patient families understand:

Prevention of auditory disorders

What role hearing plays in education

How to better help their child learn

How to better help their child communicate and interact in the classroom

They work closely with teachers, parents, and other educational professionals to provide everyone with the information and tools they need to help a particular child to learn and communicate better in an academic setting.

The better a child is able to communicate in the classroom, the easier they can learn, grow in knowledge, and integrate with their peers.

Who Educational Audiologists Work With

Most educational audiologists work with school age children, usually around ages 3-21. Occasionally, educational audiologists will work with college students. Their main goal is to help children with hearing loss and other hearing problems to communicate effectively in the classroom. They also oversee the impact of the child's hearing on their academic success and monitor the psychological impact their hearing ability plays in their daily academic life.

They will come up with a plan and implementation for helping a child reach their full potential academically, including better communication styles, better hearing and learning equipment, and facilitation of interaction in the classroom between student and the teacher as well as the student and his or her peers.

Educational audiologists may work in a special classroom setting or a traditional classroom setting. Most of them work with students in both. They usually consult with educators to give their recommendations on whether a student should be placed in certain classes and academic settings, as well as what the school can further do to facilitate the child's educational goals.

Overall, educational audiologists are usually part of a larger team of professionals helping an individual child to adjust to life with a hearing or auditory disorder. This team of professionals may include speech and language pathologists, occupational and speech therapists, special education teachers, pediatric audiologists, and more.

Getting an educational audiologists for your child who is entering school is sometimes coordinated with the school. In other instances, you may have to hire your own educational audiologist to work with your child. The number of hours the educational audiologist needs to work with your child will depend on the nature and extent of his or her hearing loss or auditory disorder.

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Educational audiologists have very important jobs. Just as the title suggests, an educational audiologist's main job is to educate patients and their families about the impact their hearing ability has on their lives and how they can improve their quality of life. You may be wondering how they do that.

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Getting Started
If you are reading this you probably recently have found out your child is deaf or hard of hearing. The news may have come as a shock - maybe you never met a deaf person before. Or maybe it came as a relief - perhaps noticed your child wasn't responding to your voice but were not sure why. In any case, you are looking for answers and support. Here are some tips to consider as you gather information and make decisions for your child and family.

Language and communication. The ability to express and understand language and to be able to communicate is essential to our lives. It is what makes us human and allows us to learn and grow. Your child can develop language and communication and reach his/ her potential. Some families choose to use sign language with their child as well as speak, others choose spoken language only. Regardless of how you communicate, your child should have as much access to the language as possible. Pay attention to how s/he responds and whether s/he reaches her language milestones on time.

Speech and language. Language is a linguistic system of symbols that can be expressed several different ways, including through speech. Speech is not the same thing as language. Many deaf and hard of hearing children and adults have a complete language foundation although they may not have the ability to speak. The ability to speak has nothing to do with a person's intelligence. Further, the ability to speak does not interfere with the learning of sign language, and the ability to sign does not interfere with the learning of speech. Communicate with your child as richly as possible, to the best of your ability.

Early intervention. Ensure your child is enrolled in an early intervention program in your area. For most children, early intervention is necessary to develop age appropriate language skills. (See Early Intervention Services.)

Assistive technology. Most deaf and hard of hearing children benefit from hearing aids, so try to have your child fitted with hearing aids soon. Try to work with an audiologist with experience with young children to find the most appropriate hearing aid for your child. Some families also use additional assistive listening systems. Families also use visual alerting systems in the home, such as a flashing light connected to the doorbell, to give their child information about what is happening in their environment.

Learn from other parents. Meeting other parents of deaf or hard of hearing children will provide support and information that only another parent can provide. Ask your early intervention program to connect you with parent groups or individual parents within your community.

Learn from deaf and hard of hearing adults. Many deaf and hard of hearing individuals are happy to answer your questions about raising a child with hearing loss and give you practical suggestions for communication at home. Ask your early intervention program about a Deaf Mentor program, groups, and events in your area.

No decision needs to be forever. There will be many twists and turns throughout the life of your child and family. Be flexible enough to stay with approaches that work and to modify those that don't. Take your cues from your child. Observing your child's development will help guide you on this sometimes difficult, yet rewarding path.

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Getting Started If you are reading this you probably recently have found out your child is deaf or hard of hearing. The news may have come as a shock - maybe you never met a deaf person before. Or maybe it came as a relief - perhaps noticed your child wasn't responding to your voice but were not sure why.

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Our ear and hearing is made up of many parts. Hearing loss can happen when any part of the ear or auditory (hearing) system is not working in the usual way.

Outer Ear

The outer ear is made up of three parts; the part we see on the sides of our heads ( pinna), the ear canal, and the eardrum (tympanic membrane).

Middle Ear

The middle ear is made up of the eardrum and three small bones ( ossicles) that send the movement of the eardrum to the inner ear.

Inner Ear

The inner ear is made up of the snail shaped organ for hearing ( cochlea), the semicircular canals that help with balance, and the nerves that go to the brain.

The ear (auditory) Nerve

The hearing (auditory) System pathway in the brain

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Our ear and hearing is made up of many parts. Hearing loss can happen when any part of the ear or auditory (hearing) system is not working in the usual way. Outer Ear The outer ear is made up of three parts; the part we see on the sides of our heads ( pinna), the ear canal, and the eardrum (tympanic membrane).

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Parent Guide to Understanding Hearing Loss

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Many different things can happen in the ear to cause a hearing loss.

Our ear and hearing are made up of many parts:

These terms describe hearing loss where the part of the ear that is not working in a usual way:

A conductive loss - hearing loss caused by something that stops sounds from getting through the outer or middle ear.

A sensorineural loss - hearing loss that occurs when there is a problem in the way the inner ear or hearing nerve works.

A mixed hearing loss - hearing loss that includes a conductive and a sensorineural hearing loss.

Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder - Hearing loss that occurs when sound enters the ear normally, but because of damage to the inner ear or the hearing nerve, sound isn't organized in a way that the brain can understand. For more information, visit the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.

These terms describe the degree or the amount of hearing loss a child has:

Mild Hearing Loss - a person with a mild hearing loss may hear some speech sounds but soft sounds are hard to hear.

Moderate Hearing Loss - a person with a moderate hearing loss may hear almost no speech when another person is talking at a normal level.

Severe Hearing Loss - a person with severe hearing loss will hear no speech of a person talking at a normal level and only some loud sounds.

Profound Hearing Loss - a person with a profound hearing loss will not hear any speech and only very loud sounds.

These terms describe when the hearing loss happened:

Pre-lingual - the hearing loss occurred before the child learned to talk.

Post-lingual - the hearing loss occurred after the child learned to talk.

These terms describe the side or sides on which the hearing loss occurs:

Unilateral - there is a hearing loss in one ear.

Bilateral - there is a hearing loss in both ears.

Parents and professionals will use these terms to describe a child's unique type of hearing loss when talking to others.

If professionals and other parents use terms that you don't understand, please ask questions.

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Understanding Hearing Loss | Parent's Guide to Hearing Loss | CDC

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Many different things can happen in the ear to cause a hearing loss. Our ear and hearing are made up of many parts: These terms describe hearing loss where the part of the ear that is not working in a usual way: A conductive loss - hearing loss caused by something that stops sounds from getting through the outer or middle ear.

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National Organizations for Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

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National organizations can provide support for parents and families with deaf or hard of hearing children.

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Explore our resources available for teachers of children with hearing loss.

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Unilateral hearing loss (UHL) is a type of hearing impairment where there is normal hearing in one ear and any degree of hearing loss in the other ear.

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Teens will find what they need to meet every communication challenge with independence and style, thanks to the Phonak portfolio of hearing solutions.

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Phonak offers a portfolio of products that are fun, comfortable and easy to use - whatever your child's hearing needs.

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Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing aids are best for children aged up to 36 months, as they provide the comfort, stability and safety needed.

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The goal of the LSL approach is for your child with hearing loss to develop listening and spoken language skills just like their hearing friends. Discover some of the strategies you can use, how to include LSL techniques in your daily routines, and how to prepare for new life experiences as your child grows.

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Empower your child

Besides lots of patience, love and reassurance, it is important to raise your child like a hearing child as much as possible. They need responsibilities within the family; on equal terms with their siblings, and they need the freedom to participate in activities without you.

The healthy development of skills and social competencies depends on us experiencing both successes and failures in life, and not least receiving the support to handle them, so that we can learn from them. Many parents of children with hearing loss find it difficult to maintain a balance between protecting and expecting. It is very important to prepare the child for the real world by setting a good example and making fair demands. Children need to become strong, independent, self-reliant adults - despite a physical impairment.

An important part of raising a child with hearing loss is also engaging them to take responsibility for their hearing loss, because this is key to motivating them to wear their hearing aids. One example could be to help them understand why they are wearing hearing aids and involve them in how hearing aids work.

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Congratulations on your new hearing devices. You are now on the path to better hearing and more listening enjoyment.
At first, many sounds will seem louder than they were before you got your hearing aids, and you will pay much more attention to your surroundings than usual. You will also discover sounds that you may not have heard for a long time. This is perfectly normal and is not because your volume has been set too loud. It is because your brain has automatically adjusted to lower volume and now needs to adjust to a louder input level. After a while, your brain will adjust to this new level of sound and information.

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Congratulations on your new hearing devices. You are now on the path to better hearing and more listening enjoyment. At first, many sounds will seem louder than they were before you got your hearing aids, and you will pay much more attention to your surroundings than usual.

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What could be the cause?

1. Dirty or corroded battery contacts

2. Dirty or corroded battery

3. Hearing aid is switched to telecoil

What's the solution?

1. Open and close the battery compartment several times

2. Clean battery surfaces with a dry cloth or replace the battery

3. Switch to an acoustic listening program, e.g., Program 1.

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What could be the cause? 1. Dirty or corroded battery contacts 2. Dirty or corroded battery 3. Hearing aid is switched to telecoil What's the solution? 1. Open and close the battery compartment several times 2. Clean battery surfaces with a dry cloth or replace the battery 3.

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