Children, Noise Dangers, Hearing Hygiene, and Learning Impact

07/04/14 • 14 min

Welcome everyone. I’m excited for you to hear this episode about hearing hygiene and how noise is dangerous to more than just hearing. I’ll talk to you about the physical effects that it has on our bodies and the effects of noise on the learning environment. I’ll give you some examples of different sounds levels for various types of noise sources and signs that tell you when an environment is too loud. I’ll give you some tips on how to protect you and your children from noise, including some examples of what a healthy hearing environment looks (or sounds) like, and some handy resources for more information like the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association (www.asha.org) I hope you find it helpful. Best wishes, Dr. Teresa www.myspeechdoctor.com

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