In the North-West of Argentina, there’s a tiny, remote province called Jujuy. It’s set against dramatic red mountains and known for its picturesque Quechuan villages. But there’s something else that makes it stand out: Jujuy’s inhabitants are more likely to have microtia than anywhere else in the world. And one ENT doctor is determined to
Thinking about getting a bone conduction hearing aid or implant? There are a lot of options to choose from and sometimes picking the right one can feel overwhelming. Just like any other medical decision, the best person to advise you is your hearing professional. And to get you started, here are seven questions to ask
Today’s Rehab At Home post is about rhyming. Recognising and generating rhyming words is an important skill for your child to master before learning to read and write. Why Is Rhyming Important? Before your child can begin to read and write, it’s important for them to develop ‘phonological awareness’— the ability to identify and
Captivating string quartets, moving piano solos, and a soulful vocal performance. On paper, it might sound like a normal night at the Haus Der Musik, Innsbruck’s concert hall. But last November’s Goosebumps Guaranteed charity concert was extra special. Why? Because among the musicians were several cochlear implant users. Italy’s Davide Santacolomba wowed the audience with
Today’s Rehab At Home post is about the Ling Six Sound Test. The Ling Test is a simple activity you can do each morning to check your child can hear all of the sounds of speech with their cochlear implant, or other hearing device. We recommend that you add the Ling Six Sound test to your routine every morning to make sure your child starts their day ready to listen, speak and learn using their hearing implants!
Children learn language through overhearing the language used around them, and then they use that language in their play. However for a child with a hearing loss, hearing from a distance and when there is background noise is more difficult, and so they might not hear other people’s conversations as clearly. By encouraging your child’s pretend play skills, you will help to develop their language skills, social skills and theory of mind.
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