Don’t Forget To Breathe
As a parent with a special needs child, I have walked a path similar to other parents. The surprise, sadness and acceptance of diagnoses: wading through a complex journey of medical care, specialists, special education and more. I have developed advocacy skills I never thought I had; found options for my son even in the […]
The Link Between A Woman’s Diet And Hearing Loss
As people age, many lose some of their hearing. Experts say that, of those over the age of 75, about half have hearing loss. Not being able to hear well can make it hard to communicate. That can affect relationships with loved ones, friends, and coworkers. A new study shows that there is a link […]
Swimmers Ear
Swimmers ear infection affects the external auditory canal, which connects the eardrum to the exterior of the skull. It is frequently caused by water that lingers inside the ear, which creates a wet environment that promotes the growth of bacteria. Otitis externa is another name for a swimmer’s ear. In most cases, ear drops can […]
Red Flags For Autism In Toddlers
One of my passions as a pediatric speech-language therapist is helping parents understand the early signs and symptoms of autism. Autism is a complex disorder that requires systematic and often intense treatment, but there is much hope for children who receive this diagnosis, especially if they are diagnosed at a young age and receive treatment […]
Audiology & Speech Solutions Expands Services and Enhances Patient Experience in Rye, NY
RYE, NY – Audiology & Speech Solutions, a renowned provider of audiology and speech therapy services, is pleased to announce significant enhancements to their practice located in Rye, NY. These improvements reflect the organization’s ongoing commitment to delivering top-quality care and expanding its service offerings to better serve the Rye community. As part of its […]
What are the five signs of hearing loss
Anyone can experience signs of hearing loss at any point in their lives. Hearing loss can be congenital or acquired through sudden or long-term noise exposure. In essence, a number of things can lead to hearing loss. Noise, aging, illness, and inheritance can all contribute to hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss, and […]
Hearing: The Basics
The process of hearing seems simple enough on the surface: we hear a sound, we recognize the sound, and we react to the sound. In reality, however, hearing is a complex process that requires the coordination of a number of different body parts and functions. To hear well, sound must travel through the outer ear, […]
Auditory Processing Disorder Evaluation & Treatment
When a child has an auditory processing disorder, he has difficulty processing the information he takes in through his auditory (hearing) system. In other words, children who have auditory processing disorders have difficulty making sense of what they hear. The term “auditory processing” can be a confusing one at first, though. It’s easy to make […]
Add Better Hearing To Your List Of New Year’s Resolutions
This is the time of year when we make our list of resolutions for the New Year. We reflect on the past year and take note of the areas we’d like to change. A compilation of the top 10 New Year’s Resolutions typically looks something like this. Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions Typically, if you’ve […]