Better Speech and Hearing Month: "Communication Across the Lifespan"

Better Speech and Hearing Month: “Communication Across the Lifespan”

Dr. Molly J. Dillon, Au.D.Communication, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Pediatric Hearing Loss, Research, Science

Each May, the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA) celebrates Better Speech and Hearing Month, in an effort to increase awareness about communication disorders and hearing impairments as well as inspire action in the community. For 2019, the theme is “Communication Across the Lifespan”. …

Early Hearing Loss Screenings Can Prevent Developmental Delays in Children

Dr. Molly J. Dillon, Au.D.Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Hearing Testing, News, Pediatric Hearing Loss, Research

Hearing plays a critical role in a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. A child with a hearing loss can face serious delays in speech and language processing and understanding. Early detection and intervention can minimize the negative impacts that hearing loss can have on …