June 10th 2011 · Read More · Comments Off
If you suspect someone you know has a communication disorder, consider talking to them gently. If it’s a serious issue you’re concerned about you may need to consult with a doctor, but here are a few things to consider before you go down that route.
Talk to the “patient” – If you think someone you know has a communication disorder, talk to them about it. It may be an unpleasant conversation but it Go reading
August 16th 2011 · Read More · Comments Off
Teachers are expected to do several things within the school system. Teachers must ensure that all students are receiving an appropriate education according to their stages of development. States have benchmarks that inform teachers about what exactly should be taught at specific grade levels within certain academic areas. The school’s principal will usually visit the classroom to see if the teachers are following things that have been mandated by the state. Standardized tests are given to students during the school year in order to determine if they are Go reading
July 16th 2011 · Read More · Comments Off
There are several forms of communication disorders including speech, hearing and site. All require special circumstances or equipment in order for the person dealing with them to be able to communicate with the rest of the world.
Statistics show that more men have hearing problems than women and that the hearing problem is more prevalent in the south than in the north. Of course age plays a major role in hearing loss and the older one gets to be the less accommodating their hearing becomes.
Unfortunately, the odds for children are just as Go reading
July 4th 2011 · Read More · Comments Off
Stuttering happens when a child mimics a family member who stutters. The mental connection with the other family stutterer is very psychologically strong causing an imprinting on the child’s mind. If a child feels very much like the family member who stutters, the imprinting becomes real and the child stutters just like the other family member that he feels is just like him. How stuttering jumps from mimicking to actually producing physical symptoms in the child that will continue his stuttering is very interesting. Some of the symptoms of a stutterer are Go reading
January 5th 2011 · Read More · Comments Off
A sudden loss of hearing (Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss, or SSNHL) can be defined as a loss great than 30 dB in three contiguous frequencies that occurs over a period of less than three days. It is commonly noticed upon awakening, but it can also develop rapidly over a period of hours or days. Fortunately, spontaneous recovery occurs in 30-70 percent of the cases, usually within the first two weeks, but the condition should always be assessed by a physician or an emergency room. The causes of SSNHL vary widely, but assessment and treatment can only be determined by a hearing heath specialist. Physicians are finding that once they have ruled out life threatening causes, the condition may succumb to a short course of corticosteroids, antiviral agents, diuretics, and/or low-salt diets. Research shows that steroids have many effects in the inner ear, including suppression of an immune response and changes in circulation, but whether such effects are beneficial remains unclear. In the absence of definitive evidence much research needs to be concluded about pathogens before evidence-based treatment can be deemed as protocol.
October 15th 2010 · Read More · Comments Off
Following are some facts provided by the Better Hearing Institute that you may find interesting. Some may seem pretty common but others may provide insight not previously considered.
- Excessive noise is the number one reason for hearing loss.
- Experts agree that continued exposure to noise of 85 dB or louder, over time, will eventually harm hearing.
- If you cannot carry on a conversation in the presence of noise, it is too loud for your ears and can potentially cause hearing loss.
- 1 in 4 workers exposed to high levels of noise will develop a hearing loss.
- The number one reason people seek a hearing solution is the recognition that their hearing has worsened. Usually this occurs from making a serious mistake, family pressure or safety concerns.
- Professions at risk of hearing loss include firefighters, police officers, factory workers, farmers, construction workers, military personnel, heavy industry workers, musicians, and entertainment industry professionals.
- The ear has over 25,000 tiny hair cells to help you hear the nuances of sound.
- The vast majority of hospitals now offer newborn hearing screening before Go reading
July 27th 2010 · Read More · Comments Off
Communication is an ongoing, evolving process that every human experiences. From the cries and coos of an infant, to the mumblings of a young baby, verbal noises are perhaps our most effective form of indicating our wants and feelings. Most babies begin speaking actual words, to some degree, at around 18 months of age. However, there are a number of different circumstances that can result in delay of speech for a child. Speech delay comes in two forms. Some children can understand and process the sounds and speech of others, but have difficulty producing their own words, which is known as expressive delay. Conversely, other children may struggle to interpret and comprehend the words of others, making them incapable of expressing a response, referred to as receptive delay. If the speech delay is receptive, it may be caused by a hearing impairment or mental disorder such as autism or mental retardation. Go reading
July 13th 2010 · Read More · Comments Off
Hearing loss affects millions of people of all different ages. Understanding the reason behind this impairment is one of the many steps to overcoming it. Conductive hearing loss occurs because of a deficiency in the outer-ear’s ability to conduct sound, which therefore does not reach the eardrum. This results in a lowered volume of sound heard, and an inability to hear faint sounds. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, this is a disorder developed from having too much fluid or ear wax, an infection, a foreign object, or a malformation of some part of the ear. This is one of the more correctable forms of hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss is permanent and cannot be easily fixed. This occurs when damage is done to the inner ear or nerves in the ear that connect to the brain. A few of the many causes of sensorineural hearing loss include disease, drugs, genetics, noise exposure, and aging. Go reading
July 13th 2010 · Read More · Comments Off
Losing the ability to hear is a scary thought. Unfortunately, hearing loss is an inevitable part of life for many aging Americans. Others are struck with hearing hardships at early ages, before they even have a chance to learn spoken language. Scarily enough, an estimated 38 million people in the US have a hearing lossthat’s one in every ten Americans. Even more depressing, 15 of children (18 and under) in the US suffer from some degree of hearing loss. One in five of those children have educationally significant hearing losshearing so poor it affects their day to day lives. The upside to this ill-fated fact is that specialists today are making tremendous progress in hearing technology.From simple hearing aids to cochlear implants, doctors are finding ways to reinstate the beauty of hearing for those who have lost it. First things first, it’s important to catch hearing loss early before it can progress untreated. Most elementary schools perform hearing screenings (audiograms) each year to check for hearing loss in children.Hearing aids are the most common form of treatment for hearing loss. These small electronic devices fit in your ear to amplify things you want to hear while reducing background noise. Hearing aids are a reasonable option for people with mild to severe hearing loss who can still understand speech. They are able to be used with infants, toddlers, children, teens, adults, seniors, and people with disabilities.If your hearing is more severe or profound, more extensive treatments are recommended. There are two common treatments for advanced hearing loss: Go reading
July 13th 2010 · Read More · Comments Off
Imagine being able to think comprehensive thoughts, but not being able to express them. Or listening to your best friend talk, but hearing her words in a foreign language you can’t understand. These are just a few of the unfortunate realities associated with the communication disorder Aphasia.If you’re new to the Aphasia train, it’s important to get a few facts straight. First of all, Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder that does NOT affect intelligence, it impairs the ability to speak and understand others. This means that if you or someone you know is suffering from the disorder, they are still the same person they used to bethey just may not be able to express themselves or understand you. Imagine how frustrating it must be to not be able to make sense of the world you once felt so connected to. Go reading