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introduction to Ida’s Line, Box, and Circle tools, along with other recommended interventions. Others interviewed for the article stressed that follow up interventions similar to Group audiological rehabilitation (AR) help improve compliance. Ida fellow Barbara Weinstein also spoke about why it is important for hearing care professionals to follow up with

worked at UNESCO in Paris. In between her years at UNESCO and prior to joining Ida, Jeanette spent 10 years at Widex first as a corporate communication advisor and later as a group communications manager. We are excited to learn what perspectives she can offer Ida based on her broad understanding and experience of the hearing healthcare industry. We are

finding patient pathways for balance patients. The workshop looked to address the challenges clinicians face when treating patients with vestibular problems. Together, the group aimed to find effective, person-centered methods to support patients, particularly at the point of diagnosis. Guest speakers over the course of the two-day initiative included:

week, looking at relationship between language and social skills of deaf and hard of hearing children aged 3-5 years. We are honored to continue to work with such an esteemed group of professionals, and are always excited to learn about their work. Thank you to our collaborators for their continued contributions.

career. “When I started practicing, I designed and implemented an individualized approach to aural rehab,” he says. “All the aural rehab training we’d received was through group sessions. I was extremely busy at my clinic and it was frustrating that I couldn’t implement those things with each individual patient, so I designed a new protocol to do it

Institute sourced a logo for through a competition in 2015) can be promoted most effectively across all regions and themes. “It’s very exciting to be a part of such a diverse group representing so many different aspects of hearing health care,” says Lise Lotte. “It should be very interesting to see what synergies can be created through our different working

Ida Senior Audiologist Melanie Gregory presented the My World tool to a group of 25 teachers of the deaf at a workshop at the Ear Foundation in Nottingham, UK. The teachers represented schools from Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. Attendees were presented with different case examples of how hearing loss affects children and their families [...] adults who have a positive sense of self and advocate for themselves, you need to start the process early and that’s what My World is about.” The tool was received warmly by the group at the Ear Foundation, who responded well to its engaging use of the principles of play therapy, and the role playing that allows children to experiment with different solutions

in a clinically registered randomized controlled trial. “There were a number of benefits,” says Melanie. “The group that received the RLOs had significantly better knowledge and practical hearing aid handling skills than the control group, and in people who weren’t wearing their hearing aids all the time, we saw there was greater use. People reported [...] s to see how the RLOs get embedded into clinical practice. Since the online launch, they have had over 8000 views, 35% of which come from outside the UK, which has led the group to look into translating the materials into other languages. Melanie also spoke to us about the future plans for C2Hear. “We’re looking to individualize the RLOs, make them

Published: 23-05-2016 13:22

websites like the Tinnitus First Aid Kit . Other strategies include: Wearing hearing aids Using masking devices such as sound generators or smartphone apps Participating in group sessions to share their experiences with people facing similar challenges Meeting with mental health professionals who can help them with relaxation techniques There are many

Published: 19-05-2016 13:08

is an important part of life. Reading, writing and maths are new skills to learn. Making friends with children who have similar interests will help your child feel part of a group. Trying new tasks at school and taking part in activities helps them feel “Yes, I can do this! Your child may experience feelings of sadness about their hearing loss. Find someone