We find that the people who are the most accepting of their hearing loss are the most successful at dealing with adverse listening situations.\u00a0 An article published recently in the Hearing Health Foundation magazine profiled three children with hearing loss. \u00a0 In order for them to learn in school and fit in with their peers, they must be able to communicate.\u00a0 They have some great advice including:<\/p>\n
\u201cYou have to realize that other kids don\u2019t know anything about hearing loss\u2026 Make sure they are facing you and that they do not cover their mouths.\u00a0 Talk to them in a quiet corner of the room, not in a noisy environment.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSometimes it\u2019s better to sit across from someone versus next to them.\u00a0 I look at people when they are talking.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you embrace it [your hearing loss]<\/i>, you deal with it better. If I didn\u2019t teach my classmates about hearing loss, a lot of kids would mumble and cover their lips.\u201d<\/p>\n
These kids have learned to advocate for themselves so they can live full lives.\u00a0 Adult patients aren\u2019t much different.\u00a0 They also need to teach their family and friends how to talk to them.\u00a0 We have communication strategies handouts that we are giving out during our new hearing aid fittings.\u00a0 If you are a long time patient and would like some tips give us a call and we\u2019ll mail a handout to you.<\/p>\n
Valley Audiology is here to help you live the fullest life possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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