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Hearing impaired means a person has trouble hearing things clearly. This can happen because of many things like getting older, loud noises, or certain diseases. They might use devices like hearing aids to help them hear better.
What causes hearing impairment?
Hearing impairment can be due to various factors, including genetics, exposure to loud noises, certain diseases and infections, and the natural aging process.
What are the symptoms of hearing impairment?
The symptoms of hearing impairment can vary but may include difficulty hearing certain sounds or speech, asking others to repeat themselves, withdrawing from social situations, and having trouble understanding conversations in noisy environments.
Is it possible to prevent hearing impairment?
While avoiding hearing impairment is not always possible, some steps can be taken to reduce the risk, such as avoiding loud noises, wearing ear protection in noisy environments, and receiving prompt treatment for any ear infections or other conditions that affect hearing. Additionally, regular hearing check-ups and early detection and treatment of hearing loss can help prevent further deterioration of hearing.
Hearing impaired means a person has trouble hearing things clearly. This can be a mild problem, like having trouble hearing someone when there’s a lot of noise around, or a more severe problem, like being completely unable to hear anything. Some people are born with hearing problems, while others develop them later in life. Hearing loss can be due to many reasons, like loud noises, certain diseases, and age. If someone is hearing impaired, it might be hard to hear people talking, music, or sounds from TV shows. They might also need help understanding what people say in a group or noisy place. To help with this, hearing-impaired people might use special devices like hearing aids, cochlear implants, or other types of technology to help them hear better.
Hearing impairment comes with various symptoms that can affect communication and daily life. Recognizing these symptoms is crucial for early intervention and support. Here are some common signs of hearing impairment:
Identifying these symptoms allows individuals and their loved ones to seek appropriate assistance and explore solutions like hearing aids or assistive listening devices. Goally, a tablet tool, assists children with hearing impairment through apps like visual schedules, AAC, gamified learning, and skill-building. It fosters life and language skills, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and social skills training, promoting independence.
This post was originally published on Feb. 10, 2023. It was updated on July 10, 2023.
