You will be seen by an Audiologist that is licensed in the state of Texas and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Read moreA Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) is a deficiency in the way the brain processes verbal/auditory information. Signs of CAPD are not exclusive to the disorder.
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The Senate approved a bill that would allow over-the-counter (OTC) sale of hearing aids. Here are a few things you should know before you buy an over the counter hearing aid – hearing devices for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss can purchase directly at a local retailer or online.
Audiologists, by virtue of academic degree, clinical training, and license to practice, are qualified to provide guidance, development, implementation, and oversight of newborn hearing screening programs. Ultimately some children must obtain a complete diagnostic evaluation from a pediatric audiologist.
The Texas Department of State Health Services states that children four years of age or older, who are enrolled in any facility for the first time, must be screened for possible vision and hearing problems within 120 calendar days of enrollment.
Michael Gehan, Audiologist at Achieve Hearing says "Most Manufacturers will have 5 to 6 levels of technology. These levels typically dictate the price of the hearing aid. Ranging from lowest price (Entry) to highest price (Premium) and "There are specific types of hearing aids for differing types of hearing loss and individual preferences." See Fully Digital Hearing Aids test results.
Protecting your ears is something that many people really do not think about. Protecting your ears is a daily responsibility that should never be neglected. Damaging noises can affect our daily lives and may be detrimental to your ears, which could ultimately lead to hearing loss. The ability to hear clearly and concisely is very important, especially in your everyday interaction with others.
Hearing loss is the total or partial inability to hear sound in one or both ears and often associated with the aging process. It is common for adults over the age of 20 to experience minor decreases in hearing, but rarely ends in complete deafness. The type and degree of hearing loss determines the method of treatment for your hearing problems.
Achieve Hearing & Rehabilitation Telehealth services enable the speech therapists and audiologist to target 100% of the same goals. The individual, private, one-on-one Telehealth session will mimic the services completed at the office during a normal office visit using a secure HIPAA approved video system. Read more →
The fact that older adults do not seek a remedy for their hearing loss may prevent them from effectively hearing a sounding smoke alarm, which likely places them at a higher risk of injury or death from fire. As our age increases, the percentage of hearing loss also increases.
The dawn of summer time swimming & water sports & there's a pretty good chance you'll want to know what to do if you get water in your ear and share the symptoms of Swimmer's Ear (Otitis Externa).
Exposing your ears to shotgun firing (140 - 165 decibels) is at the top of the list for loud noises that can result in permanent hearing loss. To be exact, regular exposure of more than 1 minute at or above 110 decibels risks permanent hearing loss. For better ear protection, talk with a hearing specialist about getting a custom-fitted ear mold. There are common safeguards that guard your ears from hearing loss and the effects of loud noise.
Auditory processing is a term used to describe what happens when the brain recognizes and interprets the sounds around you. Humans hear when energy that we recognize as sound travels through the ear and is changed into electrical information that can be interpreted by the brain. Individuals with Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) have difficulty differentiating, recognizing, or understanding the meaning behind sounds. Their hearing and intelligence are normal.
Some of our patients, particularly children, have difficulty with auditory processing - the inability to attach meaning to sounds. The way a child hears a word and processes it does not always connect. A speech therapist and audiologist working together is an added value for families in need of both services - together, we can help patient's overcome their related hearing, speech, and language challenges so they can communicate better - Achieve a balanced life.