It is that time of year again when we gather for family visits, attend holiday events and listen to festive music. A joyful time filled with hearing challenges, but also opportunities for advocacy. Preparing your child and your guests can help everyone have an enjoyable holiday experience. Practicing Speech during Gatherings With all the hustle
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How to Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: A Guide for Young Adults
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
Read MoreSo, You Want to be An Audiologist…
As we celebrate Audiology Awareness Month this October, it’s the perfect time to explore the important role audiologists play in our healthcare system and why pursuing a career in audiology can be incredibly rewarding. What is an Audiologist? An audiologist is a healthcare professional who specializes in diagnosing, as well as treating and managing hearing
Read MoreJoin Us at Our Walk4Hearing!
Every year, Texas Hearing Institute’s Melinda Webb School participates in the Hearing Loss Association of America’s (HLAA) Walk4Hearing event. It is a nationwide campaign that raises awareness and brings hope to people with hearing loss in 21 cities across the United States. Texas Hearing Institute is an official partner with Walk4Hearing, which means we receive
Read MoreTeletherapy with Texas Hearing Institute’s Speech-Language Pathologists
Did you know Texas Hearing Institute offers speech teletherapy services? Since 2009, Texas Hearing Institute has provided teletherapy services for Speech Therapy as a flexible solution for families with barriers that prevent access to receiving in-person services. These barriers may include transportation issues, living far from our main campus in Houston, Texas, or difficulty scheduling
Read MoreCelebrate DeafBlind Awareness Week with Texas Hearing Institute
This year DeafBlind Awareness Week is June 25 to July 1, 2024. Marked annually during the last week of June in honor of Helen Keller’s birthday on June 27th, DeafBlind Awareness Week is an important time to raise awareness and support the DeafBlind community to promote inclusivity and understanding for individuals with varying sensory needs.
Read MoreImproving Access to Care in Texas: Remote Audiology Appointments at Texas Hearing Institute
During National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, audiologists and speech-language pathologists strive to promote awareness of hearing loss and communication disorders. At Texas Hearing Institute, we know promoting better hearing, language and speech is a lifelong journey that cannot be limited to a single month in the year. Our Audiology Clinic works hard to increase awareness around the
Read MoreHow to: Toy Rotation
Are you overwhelmed with all the toys your child has scattered across the house? Odds are your child is too. Having too many toys available can cause sensory overload and leave your child unsure of what toy to choose. They often move quickly from one toy to another, unlikely to fully engage or understand the
Read MoreTexas Hearing Institute 2024 Hear With You! Gala
The Hear With You! Gala is Texas Hearing Institute’s largest fundraising event, and vital to its ability to provide highly specialized medical services and early childhood education to children with hearing loss whose parents cannot afford them. This year Jenny and Clay Williams are chairing the Gala honoring Ginny and LE Simmons at The Post
Read MoreMake 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
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