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How humans communicate sets them apart from all lifeforms on earth. Humans have developed thousands of complex languages, in addition to the ability to communicate through body language, tone, and expression. Human communication is capable of portraying deep, complex thoughts and emotions, ranging from feelings to innovative ideas and mathematical formulations. We rely on human […]

You likely already know someone who is affected by a hearing or speech-language disorder. According to the Center for Hearing and Communication, 48 million people in the U.S. are affected by hearing loss. Additionally, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, roughly 7.5 million Americans have trouble using their voices. An

On the evening of September 3, 1939 — the day the United Kingdom declared war on Germany — King George VI delivered a speech to the people of his country. He began, “In this grave hour, perhaps the most fateful in our history, I send to every household of my peoples, both at home and

The demand for quality audiology care is growing. Studies indicate that 20% of Americans have some sort of hearing loss. It’s not just a domestic challenge, either: Hearing loss increased by 44% around the globe from 2000 to 2015. To put this in perspective, there are more people living with hearing loss than there are

Tables of Contents What Is Literacy Development? Language and Literacy Development in Children 5 Literacy Development Stages Literacy Development in Early Childhood Early Literacy Development Stages in Children The benefits of physical activity for a person’s health and longevity are well documented. However, not everyone is aware of the many health benefits of the most common form

Table of Contents Three hearing loss types Sensorineural hearing loss Conductive hearing loss Mixed hearing loss Effects of hearing loss Gradual and sudden hearing loss treatments Disabling hearing loss affects 5% of the world’s population — 466 million people, more than the population of the U.S.— and the World Health Organization (WHO) expects that figure to nearly double

Parents marvel at their young children’s attempts to learn language by imitating and experimenting. An infant’s cooing and a toddler’s early words are signs of healthy language acquisition that every parent is delighted to hear. But when children fail to meet milestones, speech-language therapy and other forms of treatment may be necessary. To learn more,