Children With Autism Are 5 Times More Likely To Have Feeding Problems
Speech-language pathologists can help make meal times a little easier by implementing an individualized treatment plan for your child. Please call 800-742-7551 for more information.
April is National Autism Awareness Month
Did you know that 1 in 68 children are reported having Autism Spectrum Disorder? This month, we would like to share ways that Speech and Hearing Associates can help. Stay tuned for information on how children with ASD can benefit from working with speech- language pathologists and audiologists.
Don’t Isolate Yourself: Get Your Hearing Checked
“Hearing aids and other assistive technology greatly help people living with hearing loss to participate in the activities they enjoy. When an individual feels they are no longer able, to go to the movies, lectures theater performances, religious services or other group activities the beginnings of isolation set in. Often loved ones and facility staff…
Get Your Hearing Screened by a Professional
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to get your hearing screened by a professional. SHA and the Secaucus Library are partnering up this Friday, April 11 to offer you free hearing screenings. Our Audiologist, Susan Woods, AuD will also be available to answer questions or concerns about your or a loved one’s hearing. We will…
The Latest on Treatment of Ear Infections
Parents, have you heard that the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its regulations regarding the treatment of ear infections? Since there is a correlation between chronic ear infections and communication delays, the AAP treatment guidelines now state that if fluid persists in a child’s ear for more than three months, speech/ language and hearing…
Keeping Friends with Diabetes Part of the Conversation
  Studies show that adults with diabetes have an increased risk of hearing loss—even at younger ages. In fact, hearing loss is about twice as common in adults with diabetes. Here’s the catch: Many of them don’t know it. Unlike eye exams, hearing health examinations are often overlooked in the…
Hearing Healthcare Products: With So Many Choices What are Your Best Options for Success?
Today, consumers with hearing loss face a multitude of choices to address their hearing healthcare needs. As consumers, we all enjoy the empowerment of choice. Choice helps us save money and find the product that best fits our needs. However, those in the market for a new hearing aid quickly will realize that choice in…
Stay Active for a Youthful Heart and Hearing
One of the latest studies (conducted among women) shows that staying physically active not only helps your heart, but it helps your hearing as well. So let’s all get moving in the effort to promote hearing health and to encourage all generations of Americans to address hearing loss. Stay Active for a Youthful Heart and…
Mothers’ Voices Can Help Train Preemies To Feed
“A pacifier-activated recording of mother singing may improve a premature baby’s feeding, which in turn could lead to its leaving the hospital sooner, according to a new study.” To read more please click here.
Hearing Loss Linked to Accelerated Brain Tissue Loss
Release Date: 01/22/2014 Although the brain becomes smaller with age, the shrinkage seems to be fast-tracked in older adults with hearing loss, according to the results of a study by researchers from Johns Hopkins and the National Institute on Aging. The findings add to a growing list of health consequences associated with hearing loss, including…