Health & Fitness - Hearing & Speech

Break the Silence, Build the Bond - Master ASL Fast and Start Truly Connecting. Have you ever stood in front of someone who communicates with their hands, feeling just one step away from understanding them yet miles apart at the same time? What if...

The first comprehensive, fully-illustrated approach to the voice that explains the anatomy and mechanics in detailed yet down-to-earth terms, for voice users and professionals of all kinds This book is the first to explain, in clear and concise language, the anatomy and mechanics of...

Early-morning jackhammering from construction down the block. The dull roar of jets flying overhead. Your office mates' phone conversations. We are surrounded by noise, but it is a problem many of us shrug off once the immediate annoyance passes. Yet as gifted science journalist...

It doesn't help that there exist numerous fast food choices everywhere and that a lot of restaurants don't have menu items that fit this lifestyle.Do you want to learn more on foods, and recipes necessary to cure diabetes, high blood pressure and detox your...

"I'll tell you later" The most damaging promise a hearing family member can make to a Deaf person.For centuries, Deaf people were expected to sit quietly at the table when their hearing families shared a meal. Some might have asked the person sitting nearby,...

In the United States, late-identified hearing loss continues to be an underdiscussed, inconsistently researched, and underfunded medical issue that is leading children into developmental crises. Parents often face an avalanche of emotions and are confronted with the harsh truth that their child's delays, poor...

In the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon, thirty-five miles northeast of Pendleton, lies a peaceful and secluded ninety-two-acre property of pine, oak, and fir forest with meadows, along with deer, elk, an occasional black bear, smaller animals, and many species of birds and insects....

A "fascinating" narrative that takes readers on an epic journey spanning disciplines, continents, and centuries that spotlights sound's incredible impact on our bodies, feelings, thinking, and behavior (Susan Cain, bestselling author of Quiet). Hearing is the first sense we develop--a primary warning instinct hardwired...

Early and social interaction skills are essential for every child to get the best start in life. Skills like language, eye contact, and self-regulation are just some of the things your child needs in order to excel-personally and academically!Since the pandemic, both parents and...

Help your child express themselves fully using speech therapy.Does your child need help with their language skills?Have you ever been curious about what you can do to help your toddler get ahead in life?Would you like to understand how to help them speak, read,...

A compassionate guide for coping with sudden hearing loss that offers support, treatment insights, and stories of hope.Shortlisted for the International Book Award by the American Book FestSudden hearing loss can strike anyone at any time, leaving individuals and their loved ones grappling with...

A direct and approachable guide for parents of deaf or hard of hearing children. About 90% of all deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) children are born to parents with typical hearing, so for many moms and dads, their baby will be the first...

Some people have difficulty tolerating everyday sounds. These people are hypersensitive to sound compared to the average person. The term hyperacusis is often used to describe a sound hypersensitivity disorder. Misophonia is also used, but it's a different disorder.There are actually five sound hypersensitivity...

If you think hearing loss is just a condition of old age-think again.In The Way I Hear It, Gael Hannan explodes one myth after another in a witty and insightful journey into life with hearing loss at every age. Blending personal stories with practical...

In this landmark book, Dr. Teri James Bellis, one of the world's leading authorities on auditory processing disorder (APD), explains the nature of this devastating condition and provides insightful case studies that illustrate its effect on the lives of its sufferers.Millions of Americans struggle...

You're Not Listening is New York Times contributor Kate Murphy's eye-opening wake-up call about the worldwide epidemic of not listening. "If you're like most people, you don't listen as often or as well as you'd like. There's no one better qualified than a talented...