High-speed hand dryers in public restrooms are convenient, but they come with an annoying side effect: they’re loud. For many young children, this sudden burst of noise isn’t just uncomfortable—it can be downright terrifying. Some kids develop noise … Read More
When we think about hearing issues, we often picture hearing impairment, hearing loss, or deafness. Even as a sound engineer, it’s natural to associate hearing problems with physical damage rather than errors in brain processing. However, Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is … Read More
Like many parents, I kept track of my son’s earliest words for his scrapbook. But after reading How Babies Talk: The Magic and Mystery of Language in the First Three Years of Life, I became fascinated … Read More
Hearing dogs are specially trained to assist individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing by alerting them to important sounds in their environment. These dogs provide both safety and independence by acting as their owner’s ears. … Read More
Children are exposed to loud noises more often than we realize—whether it’s at concerts, sporting events, fireworks shows, or even everyday environments like school cafeterias and playgrounds. Hearing damage from excessive noise is permanent, but … Read More
Hearing damage from loud sounds is permanent, but it’s also preventable. Many parents and caregivers don’t realize just how often kids are exposed to dangerous noise levels in everyday life—at home, school, events, and even from toys. … Read More