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Hearing aids and beyond…

I wrote a few months ago about my initial acceptance of having hearing loss and the experience of acquiring hearing aids (Tom Dening: Hearing aids and cognitive impairment – Challenging Stigma and Promoting Personhood (lancs.ac.uk)). Since then, things have moved on somewhat, causing me to reflect on what is available to help people optimise their …

Does your child have hyperacusis?

Is your child sensitive to sound (called hyperacusis)? Please help us to develop a questionnaire for hyperacusis in children What is hyperacusis? Hyperacusis is a condition common in children. It is where they experience a debilitating intolerance to everyday sounds. They may struggle with the normal sounds present at home and outside, settling into nursery …

Hyperacusis in children

Is your child sensitive to sound (called hyperacusis) Or are you a clinician who works with children who are sensitive to sound?   WE HAVE COMPLETED THIS PART OF THE STUDY WITH CLINICIANS. WE ARE NOW RECRUITING PARENTS AND HAVE A NEW POST ON 24 JANUARY 2023 TO EXPLAIN.   Please help us in designing …