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As children across the United States head back to school, the American Academy of Audiology recommends that parents and teachers pay close attention to children’s hearing ability. Education is primarily delivered through auditory input and even a mild hearing loss can impact a child’s success in school. Children with untreated hearing loss use more cognitive energy to…
Applause and Acclaim: Academy Honors and Awards
By Patricia Gaffney, PhD Each year, the Academy has the privilege of recognizing individuals who have contributed significantly to the profession, as nominated by their peers. There are currently nine awards that recognize those outstanding contributions to the various areas of audiology including patient care, research, education, and professional issues. I served as the chair…
