Health Literacy
You probably know that “literacy” refers to the ability to understand language through reading and writing. Health literacy is the ability to understand information about healthcare and use that information to make informed decisions for yourself or those in your care. Why is this important for those of us in the Listening and Spoken Language professions?
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Therapy Outside the Box
Who says that therapy has to happen at a table, or even within the walls of a therapy room? Break from the routine and give children (and parents, and therapists!) a much needed shake-up by doing something a little different in your session.
Gain
Gain is the amount of intensity (loudness) a hearing aid (or other amplifying device, like a loudspeaker or microphone) adds to the incoming sound signal.
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What Does FAPE Mean?
FAPE stands for Free and Appropriate Public Education. Under United States law, students with disabilities ages three to twenty-one are entitled to a Free and Appropriate Public Education. What does this mean?
Indoor Picnic Activity
Depending on where you live, the weather outside might be really crummy right now, and kids (and adults!) are getting sick of being cooped up for the winter. Get out of the winter blues by planning an indoor picnic!
Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Ear Wax
Yuck! Let’s talk about ear wax, otherwise known as cerumen, a gross fact of life that actually has some pretty incredible properties!
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Elizabeth A. Rosenzweig 