Jeanne Hollabaugh Parent Communication Video

Watch this featured video where Jeanne Hollabaugh, a parent of deaf children, describes the experience she had with getting a diagnosis for her second and third sons who both have hearing loss. She discusses the importance of early intervention for language development and the place that hearing screeners have in making sure that parents know the critical steps to help their deaf children with their language development.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShfOr-Bhek4

Deaf gerbils regained their hearing after stem cell injections

A study has been shown to partially restore hearing to deaf gerbils by using injections of human stem cells. The research team from the University of Sheffield transformed human embryonic stem cells into both early stage auditory neurons and hair cells found in the cochlea. Stem cell biologist Marcelo Rivolta whose leading the research team said it will be several years before human trials.

Link: http://www.hear-it.org/Deaf-gerbils-regained-their-hearing-after-stem-cell-injections

Involving fathers in auditory verbal practice

Today’s fathers are significantly
more involved in raising their children than previous generations. This
spotlight from AG Bell’s new book 
101
Frequently Asked Questions about Auditory-Verbal Practice
, explores the evolving role fathers play in their child’s
language development
. Learn how to better involve fathers in the therapy
process and leverage their skills in helping their children by following this link.

Link: http://www.listeningandspokenlanguage.org/Document.aspx?id=1765

Attention: Pediatric Audiologists Do Not Miss Out! It is time to enroll your facility in EHDI PALS

EHDI-PALS is a
web-based directory and search engine designed to help parents, hospital
personnel, and physicians identify pediatric audiology facilities that will
meet the individual needs of a child and his or her family. Facilities listed
in EHDI-PALS must have the appropriate equipment and be able to provide
audiology services to evaluate and treat children who are younger than 5 years
of age. Create your facility’s online profile today by following this link.

Link: http://www.infanthearing.org/ncham_news/docs/EHDI-PALS.pdf