Attention parents! If your child uses hearing devices, they should wear them for at least 10 hours daily.

Why it matters

Hearing aids are brain access devices. Brain access devices? Yes, brain access devices ...

If your newborn did not pass their hearing screening, schedule further testing as soon as possible to determine if your baby has hearing loss.

Why it matters: The development of your baby’s brain relies on the ability to hear, ...

Hearing evaluations and hearing-aid fittings can be scary for some people, especially those with developmental disabilities.

My patient, Jake Rembrecht, is 22, has Down Syndrome and hearing loss. To get Jake ready for his hearing evaluation, ...

In Part 1 of this two-part series on auditory processing disorder (APD), we

• Discussed the two auditory systems.
• Defined APD (the difference between hearing and understanding what you hear).
• Identified who can diagnose ...

Auditory processing disorder (APD), also referred to as central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), is a confusing topic that affects 7-10% of children.

Symptoms of APD in children include

• Finding it hard to concentrate or follow ...