Category: Hearing Loss

Analytical Essay on Genetic Diagnosis of Hearing Loss The process of hearing can be described as a series of events in which the energy of sound is transformed from vibrations in the air captured by structures of the outer ear (e.g. pinna) and further transferred through the ear canal to cause vibration of the tympanic…

Reflective Essay on Every-day Activities of a Person with Hearing Loss A Speech and language therapist (SLT) is considered an expert in the treatment and management of communication and swallowing concerns across the lifespan. An SLT should have a comprehensive understanding of hearing and the auditory mechanism in order to identify individuals who may have…

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss and Main Ways to Prevent It Hearing loss is when your ability to hear is reduced. Hearing loss can develop by two main factors, exposure to loud noise for an extended amount of time and/or ageing. Noise induced hearing loss is often sensorineural, this is where the problem lies between the inner…

Hearing Loss and Ways to Prevent It What is hearing loss? One of the less frequently asked questions, for obvious reasons which is it is something seem to be not so vital. Until it happens to you which will be too late. I can confidently say I am very fortunate to be part of the…

The Effects of Unilateral Hearing Loss in Children Based on a research, it has been estimated that Unilateral Hearing Loss (UHL) are more likely to occur in 0.83/1,000 newborn children (Prieve& Stevens, 2000). Children with UHL face a unique set of challenges as they grow older (Bess & Tharpe, 1984; Culbertson & Gilbert, 1986; Giolas…