Where’s the one place you should never kiss a baby — or anyone else?
The ear, according to a professor of audiology at Hofstra University in
Hempstead, N.Y. An innocent kiss right on the ear opening creates strong suction that
tugs on the delicate eardrum, resulting in a recently recognized
condition known as “cochlear ear-kiss injury.” Such a kiss can lead not
only to permanent hearing loss, but a host of other troubling ear
symptoms including ringing, sensitivity to sound, distortion and aural
fullness.
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Link: http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/29/10906327-innocent-kiss-of-deaf-can-cause-permanent-hearing-loss
HearingLikeMe: A New Hearing Loss Website
HearingLikeMe is a new site on the web that aims to build a community
around those touched by hearing loss. This includes deaf and hard of
hearing individuals, professionals, and parents of deaf and hard of
hearing children. It’s a great way to use technology to bridge connections.
Link: http://triblocal.com/bolingbrook/community/stories/2012/04/hearinglikeme-a-new-hearing-loss-site/
AG Bell 2012 Convention: Still Time to Secure Early Bird Rates!
The early bird registration deadline for the
AG Bell 2012 Convention is fast approaching. Register by April 9 and save up to $50 per registration. Families, adults with hearing loss and professionals
will get additional registration benefits in 2012 including: (1) up to 23.5 CEU credits with registration at no extra cost for professionals, also (2) families of children with hearing loss or adults living with hearing loss can receive up to two badges with each registration which allows you to bring an additional family member to the convention: a two-for-one deal. Click here to start the online application.
Link: http://registration3.experient-inc.com/showAGB121/Default.aspx?HTTPSProxyDetectIteration=2&HTTPSProxyDetectStamp=634690581133453122
Sign Language Expert Offers Help For Children
Experts say it is one of the best language tools for young deaf children and a nationally recognized psychologist came to teach the
benefits of sign language. Sattler, who lives in the greater Washington D.C. area is the creator of ‘Baby, Toddler, and Preschool Sign Language’ and ‘Sign Language for Emergency Situations’ DVDs to help teach parents and teachers to communicate through signing.
Link: http://www.wzzm13.com/news/article/206782/48/Sign-language-gives-young-children-a-voice
CWMBRAN shop launches hearing aid recycling campaign
A CWMBRAN hearing centre is launching a hearing aid recycling campaign to
help improve the lives of children with hearing loss in developing
countries.
Sound Seekers works to improve the lives of deaf children and children
suffering from ear disease in the developing countries of the
Commonwealth by providing specialist equipment, training and
support.
Link: http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/9617011.Cwmbran_shop_launches_hearing_aid_recycling_scheme/
Early diagnosis vital for kids with hearing loss
Babies with totally impaired hearing have a good chance of speaking
and attending a normal school if their hearing loss is diagnosed early. However, Hospital Kuala Lumpur ear, nose and throat surgeon Dr
Iskandar Hailani said studies showed that on average, Malaysian parents
bring in their children for diagnosis at 3.7 years.
Link: http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Malaysia/Story/A1Story20120312-332858.html
Virtual medicine helps rural kids hear
In sparsely-populated rural areas, where healthcare is hard to come by, technology has proven to be a major help. For hearing issues alone, anywhere between 20 and 40 percent of children
who don’t pass newborn hearing screenings don’t get the follow-up care
that they need. That can lead to developmental problems down the line as the child grows up without fully functioning hearing. The telemedicine program helps to cut that number down, if only by a few
patients at a time. They currently serve seven patients through remote
videoconferencing. Read more to learn about how technology is helping to reach children detected with hearing loss in rural areas.
Link: http://sfbay.ca/2012/03/28/virtual-medicine-helps-rural-kids-hear/
Success for Kids with Hearing Loss Website Launched
A new website has been launched to provide resources and support to children with hearing loss, their families, and professionals working with them. This is a ‘go-to’ site for professionals and family members seeking to
identify and address listening, social communication and learning issues
of children with hearing loss of all ages. Resources provided include information on childhood hearing loss, educational support, and specialized knowledge to help meet a child’s needs. Check the website out to learn more.
Link: http://successforkidswithhearingloss.com/
Deaf sign language users pick up faster on body language
Deaf people who use sign language are quicker at recognizing and interpreting body language than hearing non-signers, according to new research from investigators at UC Davis and UC Irvine. The work suggests that deaf people may be especially adept at picking up on subtle visual traits in the actions of others, an ability that could be useful for some sensitive jobs, such as airport screening. Read this article, to learn more.
Link: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120112142243.htm
New American Sign Language videos will help deaf and hard of hearing prepare for disasters
Information about how to prepare for emergencies is now more accessible for people who are deaf and hard of hearing. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) announced a new series of videos that explains disaster preparedness measures using American Sign Language (ASL) and is fully captioned.