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You are not alone
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Hearing impairment
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Methods of testing hearing
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Audiogram 7
Types and causes of hearing loss
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Degree of hearing loss
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Where can I find help for my child?
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Choosing the most suitable solution 15
Hearing aids
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Cochlear implants
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Wireless accessories boost
hearing performances
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Roger systems
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Communication methods
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Practical communication tips
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Hearing impairment
Audiogram
Soft sounds
dB
-10
125
250
500
1,000
2,000
4,000 8,000
Degree
Hz
0
10
Normal hearing
20
30
40
Loud sounds
High-pitched sounds
Low-pitched sounds
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
10
Degree of
hearing loss
Loudness
example
dB level (dB)
Normal
hearing
Rustling
leaves, clock
ticking
Up to 20 dB
Minimal/mild
hearing loss
Quiet/
whispered
speech,
clicking
fingers
2045 dB
Moderate
hearing loss
Quiet/normal
conversational
speech
4560 dB
Moderatelysevere hearing
loss
Normal/loud
speech,
doorbell
6075 dB
Severe
hearing loss
Telephone
ringing,
thunder, baby
crying
7590 dB
Profound
hearing loss
Truck,
chainsaw
90 dB or more
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13
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Hearing aids
The decision on whether your child should be fitted with one or two
hearing aids depends mainly on the configuration of their hearing
loss. If they have a hearing loss in both ears for instance, wearing
two hearing aids helps with localizing sounds and hearing better,
even in noisy environments.
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Cochlear implants
17
Roger systems
19
Communication methods
21
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Life is on
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