A study on hearing loss using a nationally representative sample of 2803 older Americans revealed that approximately one-third of them have hearing loss, with a higher frequency among those of Hispanic and White ethnicity.

The study estimated ...

Children with speech or hearing disorders share the same goals and aspirations as their peers without these challenges — they want to learn, grow, and thrive. Despite facing unique complications, children with communication disorders can achieve great ...

Talking to a family member about hearing loss can be daunting, but it's essential to approach the conversation with compassion and support. Encouraging them to seek help is crucial for their overall health and well-being.

One helpful tool to ...

If you’re avoiding hearing aids because you feel they’re an admission of old age or disability, it's time to reconsider.

Today the research evidence is clear: Untreated hearing loss threatens your physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. ...

A new study published in The Lancet found that using hearing aids reduced the risk of cognitive decline by 48% in older adults who were already at higher risk. Cognitive decline ranges from mild impairment to dementia.

For a decade, ...

The FDA has approved an autism evaluation tool for children 16 to 30 months old. Developed by EarliTec Diagnostics, EarliPoint Evaluation uses eye-tracking technology on a portable tablet.

The system measures more than 120 focal preferences ...

Mounting evidence indicates that treating hearing loss reduces the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

For example, Johns Hopkins researchers calculated that people with hearing loss would develop cognitive impairment in less than eight ...

A new study conducted at the Lyon Neuroscience Research Center, France, has found that regular musical rhythms can help children with speech and language processing difficulties improve their ability to repeat sentences.

Developmental language ...

Strong language skills are crucial for achieving academic and social success — and when parents provide children with enthusiastic language support at home, their language skills grow.

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) ...