As parents, the goal is to ensure our children grow up healthy and happy. One often-overlooked aspect of health is hearing. With the rise of personal listening devices like earbuds, children are increasingly exposed to potentially harmful noise levels. Understanding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) and how to prevent it is crucial for protecting our children’s
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Practicing Speech during the Holidays
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
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 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 MoreCome With Us to Audiology at Texas Hearing Institute
October is National Audiology Awareness Month! Let’s talk about why audiology services matter and what a typical hearing evaluation at Texas Hearing Institute looks like with our expert pediatric audiologists. What is Audiology? Audiology is the study of hearing and the inner ear. Audiologists are healthcare providers responsible for diagnosing and treating hearing, balance and
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