Did you know noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is impacting more and more young adults, despite being completely preventable? Let’s learn more about it! What exactly is noise-induced hearing loss? Noise-Induced hearing loss happens when you are exposed to loud sounds over time. This continued exposure can damage the tiny hair cells in your ears that
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Make the Most of Your Child’s Parent-Teacher Conferences
As a parent of a child with hearing loss, annual parent-teacher conferences are a crucial checkpoint in your child’s academic journey. Conferences can provide a valuable opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, gain insights into their progress, and address any concerns. These are some of our top tips and questions to help you make
Read MoreThe Importance of Aural Rehabilitation
Imagine your child just got fitted with their new hearing aids or cochlear implants by their audiologist. Their brain is trying to understand the new auditory information that is now being received! Everyone is so excited to see all the new sounds your child responds to and how the new sounds help their speech and
Read MoreGracie’s Journey Back to Texas Hearing Institute
From Melinda Webb School student to teacher, Gracie returned as a Teacher of the Deaf A graduate of the Melinda Webb School, a school for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, Gracie Baltazar has returned for the 2022-2023 academic school year as a language Teacher of the Deaf. Gracie is excited to
Read MoreSwing into Summer Activities
Don’t let summer pass you by! Texas Hearing Institute has a wide array of services to help protect your hearing health all summer long. Swimming Children often complain about their ears hurting after a day in the water. This is true for both children with and without hearing loss. One possibility is that kids are
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