Learn About Hearing Loss
Types of Hearing Loss
There are 4 basic types of hearing loss: Conductive Hearing Loss is caused by problems in the outer and/or middle ear. This type of hearing loss may be permanent or temporary. It can often times be medically or surgically corrected. Sensorineural … Continue
Late Onset Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can happen at any time during life… from before birth to adulthood… Late Onset Hearing Loss (LOHL) is when a child develops a hearing loss sometime after birth but before entering kindergarten. Your child may pass his/her hearing … Continue
Infant Hearing Loss Facts
Every day, 33 babies (or 12,000 each year) are born in the United States with permanent hearing loss. With 3 of every 1,000 newborns having a hearing loss, it is the most frequently occurring birth defect. In a 1988 report … Continue
General Risk Factors
The following are Risk Factors often associated with infant and childhood hearing loss. If one or more of the items below apply, your child may be at risk for hearing loss. If you have questions regarding any of these risk factors or feel … Continue
Developmental Stages of Hearing
The following is a list of some things a baby with normal hearing should be able to do: Birth to 3 Months of Age: Blinks or jumps when there is a sudden, loud noise Quiets or smiles when spoken to … Continue
Congenital causes of hearing loss
There are many possible causes of hearing loss in children. Some causes are congenital (present at birth), while others are acquired (cause of hearing loss happens sometime after birth). Acquired hearing loss is also known as Late Onset Hearing Loss … Continue
Childhood Noise Risks
As a parent/caregiver, it is important to do what you can to keep your child’s ears healthy. One way to do this is to monitor the noise levels that your child is exposed to. Even brief exposure to loud sounds can … Continue
Basic Types of Hearing Loss
Conductive Hearing Loss is caused by problems in the outer and/or middle ear. This type of hearing loss may be permanent or temporary. It can often times be medically or surgically corrected. Sensorineural Hearing Loss is caused by problems in the cochlea … Continue
Acquired causes of hearing loss
There are many possible causes of hearing loss in children. Some causes are congenital (present at birth), while others are acquired (cause of hearing loss happens sometime after birth). Acquired hearing loss is also known as Late Onset Hearing Loss … Continue
