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Archive for May, 2009

Very Close To Taking The DHH exam

My mind is loaded with current knowledge and statistics, about hearing loss. I expect to take the exam very shortly.
I will leave you with this tidbit to think about. Did you know that it’s estimated 12,000 babies are born with hearing loss every year? A sobering thought. More the reason to test each newborn baby [...]

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One last textbook, one more DVD and then I take the test.
I have been reading about hard of hearing children in schools.
Interestingly, the book says that DHH children with loss of hearing in only one ear, tend to have more behavioral problems than those with normal hearing, or have hearing loss in BOTH ears. (Actor [...]

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You know how the local theaters have OC movies? It’s a pleasure going to them.
BUT….I have a little complaint. Why do we have to go to OC movies that are shown at weird times or during the week???  I mean, who can go to an OC movie being shown at 11 PM on a Tuesday [...]

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Better Speech And Hearing Month

I almost forgot about the month of May being Better Speech And Hearing Month.
This is the month that you should go and get your hearing tested. 
Remember, even if  you know you have mild hearing loss, it WILL impact you more than you realize. Get your hearing checked. People do not realize hearing loss happens very [...]

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