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of Audiology, the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists, the Canadian Academy of Audiology, and Audiology Australia. What you will learn Theory of Mind and narrative play Growing up with hearing loss can interfere with language development and the ability to explain and understand other people’s thoughts and feelings. The cognitive skill used to [...] direct support, children with hearing loss are at risk of delay in developing as self-determined individuals. Learn to provide support and guidance with tools specifically designed to help children understand their hearing loss and explain it to others, and to develop competency and autonomy by helping them identify problems and solutions. Adolescent Se [...] clients, and which Ida tools will make the communication more fun and effective. The free course guides hearing care professionals in having children contribute in ways appropriate for their ages and abilities, to make them a meaningful part of their care. Led by Kris English — Professor Emeritus in Audiology at the University of Akron and a beacon

Published: 06-10-2021 15:53

marketing cookies to view this content. Nicky has had a severe hearing loss since birth. She has communication difficulties in almost all scenarios, but she readily addresses her difficulties and copes well socially. Hear Nicky's story about how she went from trying to hide her hearing loss to being open about it.

boss. While these do need addressing, there are other types of stress and struggle that can be tackled – and prevented – by hearing care professionals themselves. There’s compassion fatigue, for example: the profound emotional and physical exhaustion that helping professionals and caregivers can develop over the course of their careers. Or vicarious [...] emotionally and physically – and this can happen easily. When actively listening to a client, you may start mirroring their posture or facial expression, and therefore start unconsciously empathizing with their physical and emotional state. It’s important to break this habit, which you can do by paying attention to your own posture, expression, and breathing [...] Burnout is a word we’re hearing more and more – across industries and around the world. But do you know what it means and what you can do to reduce your workplace stress? According to Dr Dunay Schmulian, Director of Audiology at Metro South Health in Australia, “burnout” often isn’t the right term at all. In the framework she recommends in our University

Africa is such that most people don’t have access to education and health. And that adversely impacts hearing healthcare as a whole. It is a challenging landscape to navigate, but our hope, as a chapter, is that by empowering hearing care professionals and people with hearing loss, there may be a positive ripple effect.” The South Africa chapter provides [...] chapter will help us to serve and inspire what has been a welcoming population for our resources. According to Vera Hlayisi, a chapter member and an audiologist and researcher, the goal of the chapter is “to move the PCC needle from conversation and awareness to tangible action.” Hlayisi explained, “The socio-political and economic context in South Africa [...] unique to Africa and emphasizes relationships with others. If applied in healthcare, services prioritize the person and guide our ability to understand and identify the needs of our patients through dialogue.” Ubuntu is a great way to consider and discuss person-centered care in South Africa that only a local would be aware of. And that illustrates

Published: 26-10-2021 13:41

time to develop and strengthen. Both patients and audiologists must understand and respect the important knowledge that each side brings to the table. The best outcomes require both perspectives. Audiologists provide expertise in hearing science, proven methods and tools for evaluating hearing loss, and deep knowledge of traditional hearing aid technologies [...] tips and tricks too. Shari Eberts is a hearing health advocate, writer, speaker and avid Bikram yogi. She is the founder of LivingWithHearingLoss.com , an online community for people living with hearing loss and tinnitus. She also serves on the Board of Trustees of Hearing Loss Association of America . Shari has an adult-onset genetic hearing loss and [...] be removed and cleaned, but keeping your aids in top condition will help you hear your best and show your audiologist that you are serious about your hearing. 5. Respect your audiologists’ training and expertise. While you know the most about your experiences and communication desires, audiologists possess time-tested diagnostic tools and programming

Published: 26-10-2021 13:49

Slowly. And relax. Living with hearing loss is a never-ending learning journey. Karin Weiser is British by birth, global by choice. Karin has a professional background in communications and learning and development. She has lived and worked in nine countries across four continents and speaks four languages. Karin lives with hearing loss and got her [...] Getting your first hearing aid is quite a big deal. I was 30 and embarrassed about my hearing loss. The first pair I received ended up in a drawer and I returned them to the hospital during a declutter two years later. I was not ready to hear some of the new (painful) sounds in my everyday life. And I was not ready to wear hearing aids. I mean, how sexy [...] for my hearing loss. Looking back, I know I also lacked emotional support. Somebody who understood and could resonate with my struggles, feelings and journey. I had been missing this support since I had first discovered my hearing loss at the age of 15. The initial diagnosis with no explanation concluded: “There’s nothing we can do. Go away and get on

Published: 26-10-2021 13:52

clients’ overall communication needs and those who are only focused on getting hearing aids into ears. I’ve been in audiology clinics that are accessible and comfortable and I’ve been in those that are noisy and lacking privacy. As a PWHL-cum-advocate, I’ve been around the hearing loss block more than a few times and I haven’t stopped running yet. Along [...] (what to expect on the hearing loss journey) Are comfortable self-identifying with hearing loss Make good communication their goal (not just to hear better) Use a variety of technical and non-technical communication strategies Know how to express their needs and have them met Trust, learn from, and enjoy working with you, their hearing care professional [...] s. People new to hearing loss can’t always put their feelings into words or explain what they hear or don’t hear. They may labor under the stigma of hearing loss and rage against hearing aids. They bluff and pretend to hear because they don’t understand the consequences of hearing loss or are in denial. Many may not fully grasp their right to participate

following their work for years and consider them a natural fit. At Ida, we are passionate about embracing and supporting diversity in clinical practice – and with NSU’s rich expertise in that space, we see great potential for joint projects that will benefit the patient experience and broaden our scope.” Propelling hearing healthcare forward Nannette Nicholson [...] have common interests and common goals. Not only do we want to engage hearing healthcare recipients as equal partners and decision-makers in the diagnostic and management of their conditions – but we also wish to engage them as key stakeholders in research agendas. "I am eager to engage in conversations with the wider PCHN and learn more about their [...] (NSU) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With one of the largest Au.D. programs in the US and significant experience in the field of person-centered healthcare, NSU is a valuable strategic addition to the Person-Centered Hearing Network (PCHN), bringing new insights and further expanding our joint reach. Diversity at NSU NSU is a majority-minority institution

surgeon and kept the mood light. You could almost sense his heart rate slowing as he helped her connect her device and app. It’s a skill he thinks comes with being an audiologist. After all, audiologists are used to working with technology, and his clients include people of all ages and abilities: children, the elderly, people with dementia, and people [...] their office, on their lunchbreak, why can’t I connect to their hearing aids? They’re accustomed to using their phone — they use their phone to program their hearing aids. Log in, make a quick change and you’re often done in 10-15 minutes. And they love it. They love that kind of care and service.” Marlene also loved having her appointment online. At [...] ts. Her answer is the reason hearing care professionals should consider including tele-audiology in their person-centered approach to hearing care. “Absolutely, this is great. My goodness, to start with, you don’t have to go and sit in a waiting room for an hour. And imagine in the winter when there are snowstorms. And you can do it from wherever —

Person-Centered Hearing Network , a global group of consumer organizations, professional associations, and universities committed to spreading awareness and practice of person-centered hearing care. On November 3, we came together online from five continents, representing hearing care professionals, consumers, academics, and students – and the word on [...] Audiology students learn about and practice their remote care skills. Other project ideas focused on sharing knowledge and expertise across institutions and stakeholder groups. Participants from Europe, inspired by the “human library” concept, plan to start collating diverse stories and experiences of people with hearing loss to be shared with Audiology [...] agreement that meaningful hearing care partnerships can be developed online, and that consumers are becoming more open to this option (if they’re given adequate support to use the technology). But there was also concern – that consumers need guidance in understanding their remote care options and vocalizing their needs, and that professionals need support