Hearing is one of our five senses (touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing). A reduction in hearing ability is called a hearing loss or hearing impairment. We have compiled a list of suggestions to help prepare you for your role as a parent in the support team and a list of some of the other important components of the support team.
Sound is an important element of living
The sounds around us are perceived by our hearing system 24 hours a day. Hearing is not a sense that you can ‘turn off’. Our hearing works at several levels: With our hearing we perceive background sounds, such as traffic noise, or more relevant sounds, such as the ringing of an alarm clock. What is generally most important is, however, the ability to hear speech – to communicate. Our hearing system must be able to distinguish among a multitude of sounds – from the soft rustle of leaves to complex sentences. When our hearing ability is reduced, we are no longer able to hear sounds optimally. In the following pages you can read more about the physiological and more factual aspects of hearing impairment.
Hearing
Here you can read about how our hearing system functions and about the anatomy of the ear.
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Sound
Here you can learn what sound is and how the human ear picks up sound.
Protect your hearing
Here you can read more about why it is important to protect your hearing and how to minimise the risk of noise-induced hearing loss.
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Causes of hearing loss
Here you can read about causes of hearing loss, such as illness, genetic factors, ageing and acoustic trauma.
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Types of hearing loss
Here you can read about different types of hearing loss and treatment.
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Did you know…
Hearing loss is not just an age-induced problem but affects people of all ages including, to an increasing extent, young people |
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