Increasing Language Skills for Hard of Hearing Children
Recent research has indicated that hard of hearing toddlers whose mothers talked to them more tended to understand language better than toddlers who were spoken to less. The research shows that quantity of communication matters for hard of hearing children. Children whose parents engaged them in more conversations were likely to have stronger language skills than…
Summer Camps for the Hearing Impaired
Schools (almost) out for summer, and you are probably trying to find ways to fill your child’s summer schedule to enhance learning and have fun! We found an interesting article on summer camps catered to the hard of hearing over on the East coast, and thought we would do some investigating into summer camp offerings…
What Makes Music Sound Scary?
As you can probably guess, we here at ESHC think hearing is pretty dang cool! From being brought to tears by a beautiful orchestra piece to getting pumped up for a run with a beat filled tune, we are in awe of the physical response we receive from the sounds around us. Of course when…
Hearing Protection Fit For The Queen
Queen Elizabeth II set an example to her UK subjects and the world when wearing hearing protection during 60-year Diamond Jubilee rock concert celebration. The photograph of the Queen wearing earplugs was posted in Britain’s Daily Mail following the concert from Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John and many others. The Queen shows that it…
Blue Ear Superhero
A hearing-impaired New Hampshire boy is now a superhero. Marvel Comics has created a superhero called “Blue Ear” in honor of Anthony Smith, a 4-year-old boy from Salem, N.H., who was born with a chromosomal disorder that left him with severe hearing loss. The boy, who has no right ear and only partial hearing in his…
Kiss of “Deaf”
Where’s the one place you should never kiss a baby…or anyone else? The ear! An innocent kiss right on the ear opening creates a strong suction that tugs on the delicate eardrum, resulting in a recently recognized condition known as “cochlear ear-kiss injury.” Such a kiss can lead not only to permanent hearing loss, but…
Importance of Hearing Protection
Throughout the month of May we have been handing out earplugsat our three offices and at numerous events throughout the Puget Sound. While some people jump with excitement to receive the multicolored foam plugs, others have been disinterested and are unsure when they may need such protection. We here at ESHC take hearing care and…
New Help and New Hope for Tinnitus
Doctor Terry Limb was interviewed this past week by Northwest Primetime to help explain exactly what Tinnitus is, and how our new program can help aleviate the pain and irritation of the condition. Below is an exert from the article, and we encourage you to read the entire story at northwestprimetime.com. “The impact of tinnitus…
A Night of Learning
Last night we hosted the second annual “Advanced Communication Workshop” in partnership with the University of Washington’s Audiology Department and Oticon Hearing Instruments. Presenters from the University of Washington and Oticon spoke to nearly 50 guests as they traveled from room to room learning about the latest advancements in technology and aural rehabilitation. Educational presentations included;…
Get the Most Out of Your Hearing Instruments
Join us Tuesday, May 1st from 6:30-8:00pm in our Redmond office for the second annual Advanced Communication Workshop in partnership with the University of Washington’s Audiology program. We’ve teamed up with the University of Washington and Oticon to create an advanced workshop informing you on the newest techniques in improved communication. Workshop topics include; Advanced lip…