the DeafBlog: April 2011 Archives

What is auditory verbal therapy?

By Lyndsey Allen, LSLS Certified Auditory Verbal Therapist Auditory Verbal Therapy (“AVT”) is a family centred approach that maximises the use of modern hearing technology to support children and babies in developing spoken language through listening. It can only... continue reading

April 26, 2011 at 3:56 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Praise for GPs referring patients with hearing loss

One of Suffolk's leading hearing care specialists has today praised family doctors for their help in the first stage in treating people with hearing loss. A new study shows that more than 60% of patients who go to their... continue reading

April 20, 2011 at 6:00 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

Baby becomes youngest cochlear implant recipient in Ireland

A baby who contracted a potentially deadly strain of meningitis has become the youngest person in Ireland to be fitted with cochlear implants. The Irish Sun and Irish Daily Mirror report that nine-month-old Liam Coughlan from Cork lost his... continue reading

April 19, 2011 at 3:52 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Searching for Yorkshire’s Sensory Stars

The search is on for Yorkshire’s shining stars as coHearentVision launches the region’s first awards that will recognise the achievements of children and young people with a hearing and/or sight loss.... continue reading

April 14, 2011 at 12:07 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Rula Lenska on her hearing loss

April 11, 2011 at 11:56 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Interested in sharing your story?

If you are a cochlear implant or baha recipient, we'd love to hear from you! If you are interested in sharing your story, please email us at hello@thedeafblog.co.uk.... continue reading

April 8, 2011 at 5:14 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Rula Lenska breaks 10 year silence about hearing loss and launches Sound Barrier Star Awards

Glamorous television star Rula Lenska has spoken out about her battle with hearing loss, and has opened a nationwide search for hard of hearing high achievers. (Read our exclusive interview here).... continue reading

April 7, 2011 at 8:22 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

EXCLUSIVE! Rula Lenska talks to the DeafBlog about her hearing loss

In an exclusive interview, we talk to Coronation Street star Rula Lenska about how her hearing loss has affected her life and career, and how she's rewarding those who have overcome their deafness and achieved something remarkable. DB: How... continue reading

April 7, 2011 at 6:24 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)