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Deafness

Hearing lossHearing impairment
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Hearing loss is considered to be anything from slight to profound impairment in the ability of a person to detect frequencies and intensities of sound. It can be acquired during life (due to injury, infection, illness, exposure to very loud noises or aging) or present at birth (congenital). It can be inherited. Hearing loss can be isolated (no other symptoms) or part of a syndrome. It can be progressive (gets worse over time) or stable. Hearing loss can occur in one or both ears, and affect different areas of the ears. There are three main types of hearing loss: conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss.

Deafness is the most profound form of hearing loss, where an individual can hear very little. In children, deafness is defined in children whose hearing loss is greater than 90 dB, but deafness can also occur as one ages or as part of a genetic condition such as Usher’s syndrome, illness such as Meniere’s disease, or any of the other acquired causes.

Symptoms of hearing loss or deafness include delayed development of speech or unclear speech, playing music loudly or having the volume on the television turned up, and consistent need to ask for others to repeat what they said during conversation. Diagnosis depends on the age of the individual but may include a range of tests to determine the cause. Treatment depends on the cause of the hearing loss and the type of hearing loss (conductive versus sensorineural versus mixed). If you or a family member has been diagnosed with hearing loss or deafness, talk to your doctor and audiologist about the most current treatment options. Support groups are a great source of information and will help connect you with others affected by hearing loss. If the hearing loss is part of a syndrome or is inherited, talking with a genetic counselor will help you understand more about the way it may run in your family.

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Added On: Jun 11, 2019
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Sexual health is an important but overwhelming and confusing part of growing up. This 4-part series of videos has accompanying PDFs, suggested accompanying books, and synopses of the 4 full webinars.
USH Talks - Video Presentations on Usher syndrome
Added By: Usher Syndrome Coalition
Publish Date: Nov 29, 2016
Category: General
This video podcast delivers the latest in research developments and community stories directly to you.
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Added By: Usher Syndrome Coalition
Added On: Oct 31, 2014
Category: Blogs
The USH Blog contains posts by individual authors on a variety of topics that affect the Usher syndrome community.
USH Trust Registry
Added By: Usher Syndrome Coalition
Added On: Oct 31, 2014
Category: General
Language(s): English, Spanish, Dutch, German, Hebrew
The USH Trust is the largest international Usher syndrome registry in the world. It is a confidential, simple and secure place for everyone with Usher syndrome to sign up, be connected, and be informed of clinical trials and relevant studies.
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Added By: SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Added On: Nov 8, 2012
Category: General
Language(s): English, Spanish
Provides information, training, and technical assistance for youth, their families, and professionals in order to support informed and effective transition from school to adult life for youth with disabilities