The Importance of a Hearing Test Before a Speech Evaluation
One may wonder why a child’s hearing needs to be assessed when the primary concern is speech or language development and not about hearing. For a speech-language pathologist to evaluate a child’s speech and language ability, it is crucial to establish that the child has full access to speech sounds. How We Test Your Child’s…
Are Your Child’s Headphones Too Loud?
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) can be caused by a variety of activities, including listening to music through headphones too loudly. In fact, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Long or repeated exposure to sounds at or above 85 dB can cause hearing loss. The louder the sound, the shorter the…
Music Lessons Can Benefit Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Music has always been a powerful tool for learning. After all, children first learn their ABCs by singing them. If your child has hearing loss, especially if it’s severe, you might assume that learning through music isn’t possible for them. On the contrary, children who use hearing aids and cochlear implants can use music to…
Prescription Hearing Aids and Non-Prescription Hearing Aids: Considering the Options
The Food and Drug Administration’s August Ruling On October 17, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) August ruling allowing for the purchase of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids went into effect. This exciting development has been in the works since 2017. The FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 directed the FDA to create a category…
GE Is Retiring!
As we close out this amazing year, we would like to highlight one individual for her many years with us. GE has given Evergreen Speech and Hearing Clinic 17 wonderful years of devoted work, and now she is on to a new and exciting chapter of her life! When we asked GE to think about…
What You Should Know About Asymmetrical Hearing Loss
Asymmetrical hearing loss (AHL) refers to when your hearing loss is different in each ear. This condition is surprisingly common; according to one study, “Approximately 50% of all patients and 55% of patients with sensorineural hearing loss were classified as AHL by the clinician-validated algorithm.” Below we review everything you should know about asymmetrical hearing…
Introducing Rotary Chair Testing
Our ears house so many important structures in a tiny space! Most people know about the hearing aspect, but the peripheral balance system is also found inside of our ears. According to the CDC, millions of older individuals fall in the United States. Dizziness and falls can be profound and concerning events. Here at ESHC,…
What Does a Sharp Pain in the Ear Mean?
If you experience a sharp pain in the ear, it might be alarming. However, it is rarely cause for serious concern. Below we review some of the common causes of ear pain and how to find relief. Ruptured Eardrum If you’ve ruptured your eardrum, it means you have a hole or tear in the membrane…
Daycare and Children With Severe Hearing Loss
As a parent, you want to make sure your child is always experiencing the best care, whether at home or in a school or daycare setting. If you have a young child with severe hearing loss, you may be worried that daycare facilities won’t be able to adequately meet your child’s needs. Let’s examine what…
What Is Congenital Hearing Loss & How Is It Treated?
If a condition is congenital, it means you’re born with it. One condition that can be congenital is hearing loss. In fact, approximately two to three of every 1,000 babies have congenital hearing loss. Below we review more information about congenital hearing loss. What Are the Types of Congenital Hearing Loss? There are three types…