Researchers have found that differences in the way deaf and
hard-of-hearing students learn are multifaceted: from the development
and mastery of early language skills in both American Sign Language and spoken languages, to the organization of knowledge and individual learning strategies. A grant has been awarded to assist hard-of-hearing and deaf students. Money to help continue education.

Link: http://www.healthyhearing.com/content/news/Assistance/Awareness/50279-Grant-awarded-to-assist-hard-of-hearing-and-deaf-students

This edition includes such items as:

• Suggestions offered to Early Head Start programs conducting Otoacoustic Emissions hearing screenings
• Probe of the month: How have your screening experiences changed and improved over time?  Let us know at:  echo.ncham@usu.edu

Link: http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs073/1102782899287/archive/1110181419171.html

New study shows children as young as 12 are suffering from hearing loss due to noisy environments.

Link: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/5/20/nation/11326521&sec=nation

Newly developed microphone device could make cochlear implants more convenient. Device currently in-the-works.

Link: http://www.healthyhearing.com/content/news/Technology/Cochlear-implants/50273-Device-could-make-cochlear-implants-more-convenient

Cochlear Americas, the world’s leading implantable hearing solutions
company, announced today that it will support Utah-based Boy Scouts of
America Varsity Team 770 in its 314 mile trek across the state of Utah
to help raise awareness of cochlear implants.

Troop member Jaden Paxton – 14 years old – is leading the charge to
raise awareness of cochlear implant technology, stepping up on behalf of
his younger brother, Chance, who went deaf at one year old. After
trying hearing aids, Chance received his first cochlear implant at 6
years old and his second one shortly thereafter.

Link: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/06/07/4546263/utah-boy-scout-troop-cycles-314.html#storylink=cpy

How Do We Fix This:
Every year 63,000 infants do not pass their
hearing screening test, and 55% of those infants are not documented as
having received proper follow-up or interventions. Watch this video and
learn about NICHQ’s current project: Improving Hearing Screening in
Infants (IHSIS) and the work being done in the 14 project states. http://bit.ly/LtdGbC

Link: http://bit.ly/LtdGbC

Research scientists make a discovery that could lead to a treatment for individuals suffering from tinnitus. http://ow.ly/bqm9Q

Link: http://ow.ly/bqm9Q

The Global Foundation spent this past week in Guatemala exploring
potential collaboration with professionals who work with children with
hearing loss there. Find out more about what they learned!

Link: http://childrenwithhearingloss.blogspot.com/2012/06/first-look-at-guatemala.html

According to a new study conducted by House Research Institute
(HRI) researchers, 72% of teenagers participating in a study experienced
temporary reduced hearing ability following exposure to a pop rock
performance by a popular female singer. M. Jennifer Derebery, MD, House Clinic physician, along with the
House Research Institute tested teens’ hearing before and after a
concert and presented the study findings at a recent American Otologic
Society meeting and that also will be published in an upcoming issue of Otology & Neurotology.
The hearing loss that may be experienced after a pop rock concert is
not generally believed to be permanent. It is called a temporary
threshold shift and usually disappears within 16-48 hours, after which a
person’s hearing returns to previous levels. However, repeated
exposures to the same levels may cause permanent damage.

Link: http://www.hearingreview.com/news/2012-05-22_02.asp?frmTagFilePath=%2Fnews.asp

To further assist ASHA members in the implementation of the 2011 IDEA
Part C final regulations, ASHA has prepared additional resources,
including issue briefs on select topics: implications for audiologists
and speech-language pathologists who provide services for infants and
toddlers with hearing loss and their families; cultural and linguistic
diversity; the individualized family service plan; and an evaluation and
assessments definitions document. ASHA has already prepared briefs on
personnel, transition, referral timelines, service coordination, and
natural environment.

 Visit ASHA’s IDEA Action Center
 for the Part C resources and other information on the IDEA Part C
final regulations. Please address specific questions and comments about
the regulations to Catherine Clarke by e-mail at cclarke@asha.org or by
phone at 800-498-2071, ext. 5611. For practice-related IDEA Part C
issues or concerns, contact Diane Paul dpaul@asha.org or 800-498-2071,
ext. 5688.

Link: http://www.asha.org/advocacy/federal/idea/