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Published: 30-03-2016 14:42

life. Hearing loss can sometimes lead to feelings of isolation and may make it difficult to participate in spiritual activities such as religious communities, yoga classes or group meditations. Parents can help their child with hearing loss recognize that people have different beliefs and cultures and the importance of compassion towards others. This can [...] your next transition To explore the environment you, or your child, will be transitioning into next and learn new skills to get ready and feel comfortable, click on your age group: 0-3 years 0-3 years 3-6 years 3-6 years 6-9 years 6-9 years 9-12 years 9-12 years 12-18 years 12-18 years 18+ years 18+ years

Published: 27-04-2016 15:41

The environment is: Noisy Busy Challenging for conversations Socially, you need to: Take and act on directions in the workplace Participate in one-on-one, small, and large group conversations in school Explain your hearing loss to peers, teachers, and coworkers You need to be able to: Speak up for yourself and say you have a hearing loss Ask for support

were involved in the research group and 25 in the control group. By the time of their fitting appointment, 89.9% of PHLs who had the Motivation Tools used with them had moved from the preparation stage to the action stage. 100% of this group felt “very confident” in the action stage, versus only 59% of the control group. According to the study, “this [...] to follow the recommendations of the audiologist after the initial assessment appointment.” The study found that the group using the Motivation tools “had greater self-efficacy and reduced anxiety levels compared to” the control group at their hearing assessments. They also responded “more positively” to survey questions regarding their treatment during

ideas together and you now have the result.” Jim is the General Partner of the Wilson Group, a marketing agency serving the hearing industry located in Fort Worth, Texas. He began working with audiology in 1982 through a client called Jones Audiology. The Wilson group is now publishes the Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids. Although not new to audiology

Published: 04-05-2016 17:10

Noisy Busy Varied activities at the same time Socially, children need to: Work cooperatively Participate in small groups Converse in pairs, small groups, and in the larger group Choose between activities Manage changing from one activity to the next Understand and comply with the rules of the classroom Learn directly from another and also incidentally

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

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

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

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

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