Autism and Sound Sensitivities (Hyperacusis/Misophonia); Part 1 Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2021-10-16 | In this video, Lindsey Tubaugh (AuD) and Alexa Archibald (M.A., ABA specialist), briefly discuss strategies and therapy modalities for children with autism who have sensitivity to loud or triggering sounds.
Auditory Development Part 4 Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2023-07-28 | Hi, this is Dr. JJ doing part four of my 60 seconds series on auditory development. The fourth and final milestone of auditory development is comprehension, which is the ability to make meaningful use of the sounds you hear. Of course, this would have important implications for spoken language development, but it is also applicable to how children make meaning and use of the sound in their listening environment. For example, as a child is getting ready to cross the road and they hear the sound of an approaching vehicle, we would expect them to make that inference that maybe crossing the road at that time would be dangerous and they need to wait. Other examples can be when a child hears the sound of running bathwater. We would expect them to make that inference that it's time for a bath because it's close to bedtime.As a pediatric audiologist, I work closely with my friends who are speech language pathologists, especially when a child has deficits specific to comprehension, because comprehension is very integrated to language processing, especially as we're able to ensure that the prior three milestones of auditory development are met.
Auditory Development Part 3 Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2023-06-02 | Listen up! Did you know that understanding sounds, like your voice or a dog's bark, is a critical milestone in a child's development? Today's topic includes the milestone of IDENTIFICATION. Keep an ear out for more fascinating facts about auditory milestones in little ones.
The Different Types of Sound Sensitivities Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2023-06-01 | There are four types of sound sensitivities: loudness hyperacusis, pain hyperacusis, fear hyperacusis (phonophobia), and annoyance hyperacusis - more commonly known as misophonia. You can have just one or any combination of the four. The good news is, they are treatable!!
Auditory Development Part 2 Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2023-05-22 | I'm Dr. JJ and I'm doing part two of my series talking about auditory development. The second milestone of auditory development is discrimination, which is the ability to distinguish the differences between sounds.When this is developed is kind of hard to measure, but we know from cool neurological research that children younger than 12 months are able to tell the difference between someone speaking their native language versus their non-native language. What this can look like behaviorally is maybe a child gets a bit more excited when they hear a familiar voice versus a non familiar voice, looking for the dog when it barks instead of looking for something else, but where this plays a particularly important role is among children who use listening and spoken language to communicate - we want to make sure that they can hear the differences between the individual speech sounds.When children use listening technology such as hearing aids this can be a big struggle which is why in addition to hearing aids auditory training and listening therapy are so important.www.littleheroeshearingclinic.com
Auditory Development Part 1 Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2023-05-19 | This is Dr. JJ and I'm doing part one of a 60-second series talking about auditory development. The first milestone of auditory development is awareness. This is an indication that a child can tell when a new sound in their environment is present or absent. This is essentially what all audiologists are testing across age groups when someone is in the soundbooth and raises their hand when they hear a beep. We would expect children to show awareness to sounds around six months of age which is when they get that trunk support and can turn their head towards sounds, widening their eyes, or perhaps stop sucking their binki as a way to communicate with their loved ones that they heard something new.Awareness is a key part of auditory awareness especially as children are learning to recognize when their names are being called, which is the first part in a good communication exchange. Even if children won't sit and listen for prolonged periods of time, we would at least expect children with normal auditory development to at least recognize when their names are being called. #shorts #auditorydevelopment #milestone #childhoodhearingloss #developmentalmilestones
How Auditory Deprivation Affects Auditory Processing of Speech and Sounds. Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2022-02-06 | Auditory deprivation- which includes the deprivation of sound from any degree of hearing loss or the overuse of noise cancelling devices- has significant impacts on how we experience and understand sound.In the video, we reference a TEDx talk (Escaping the Hidden Prison of Auditory Processing Disorder) that can be found here: youtube.com/watch?v=Ls34Jk7AXu0 We also reference blog posts that can be found here: littleheroeshearingclinic.com/what-can-you-do-for-hyperacusis-or-sound-sensitivitieslittleheroeshearingclinic.com/listening-therapy-what-is-it-and-who-needs-itAs always, please feel free to reach out to us at (801) 996-7510 or through email at:DrJJ@littleheroeshearingclinic.comDrLindsey@littleheroeshearingclinic.comwww.littleheroeshearingclinic.com
Audiograms Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2022-01-25 | We've said it before and we'll say it again! Audiograms (the graph you get when getting your hearing tested) don't tell us everything!While a thorough audiogram is the gold standard for determining how well the ear hears sounds at different frequencies, it does not provide a full picture of the functioning of how the brain is hearing and interpreting sound. In this video, we discuss what an audiogram DOES and DOESN'T tell you.If you've had your hearing tested and been told everything is "normal", even though you struggle hearing and/or understand speech, have tinnitus, sound sensitivities, misophonia, misophonia, auditory neuropathy, etc. it's important to see an audiologist who specializes in these things!For more information, visit: www.littleheroeshearingclinic.com Or email us at:DrLindsey@littleheroeshearingclinic.comDrJJ@littleheroeshearingclinic.com
Low-Gain Hearing Aid: Treatment for Auditory Processing Disorder, Tinnitus & Sound Sensitivities Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2022-01-14 | Low-gain hearing aids are becoming a more popular way to help treat certain types of central auditory processing disorders, tinnitus, and other sound sensitivities by utilizing their highly advanced sound processing algorithms and extra features. In this video Dr. JJ Whicker and Dr. Lindsey Tubaugh (Audiologists) discuss the use of low-gain hearing aids for these disorders.For more information visit:www.littleheroeshearingclinic.comor Call us at:(801) 996-7510
Newborn Hearing Screening Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2022-01-07 | Newborn Hearing Screening is often state mandated for newborns prior to discharging from the hospitals.Many parents question how the hearing screening is done and why there is a rush to do a hearing screening. In this video Dr. Lindsey Tubaugh and Dr. JJ Whicker discuss what is involved in a newborn hearing screening, why an infant may not pass a newborn hearing screening, and what to expect in terms of a screening if you have a newborn in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).Timely hearing screenings are essential not only for early detection and intervention- but also to determine if an infant with hearing loss has congenital CMV (cytomegalovirus) which can only be detected in the first 3 weeks of life.For more information regarding hearing screenings or follow-up testing, contact us at:www.littlehereoshearingclinic.comDrLindsey@littlehereoshearingclinic.comDrJJ@littleheroeshearingclinic.com(801) 996-7510
Hearing Loss and Children with Multiple Disabilities Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2021-12-14 | It is not uncommon for children with hearing loss to have other conditions that may prohibit parents from seeking timely and adequate hearing care. In this video, Dr. JJ and Dr. Lindsey discuss reasons healthcare providers and parents may delay obtaining hearing information and/or seek treatment for hearing loss.For more information, contact us at:www.littleheroeshearingclinic.com(801) 996-7510
Review of Sound Dampening Earplugs for Those with Sound Sensitivities Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2021-12-07 | There are currently a lot of products marketed to those with sound sensitivities such as hyperacusis and misophonia. In this product review, Dr. Lindsey discusses a product developed by Flare Audio called Calmer ® Kids which is promoted as helping those with Autism or others with various kind of sound sensitivities. The difficulty with those wearing these devices is they can make sound sensitivities WORSE. However, there is a lot of debate from hearing care professionals on if this type of product is actually a good thing during certain situations. Find out what Dr. Lindsey believes as it relates to her specialty of pediatric sound sensitivities. For more information on this specific product: flareaudio.com/products/calmer-kids For more information on sound sensitivities, visit us here: www.littleheroeshearingclinic.com Or contact Dr. Lindsey directly at: DrLindsey@littleheroeshearingclinic.com
Communication Choices for Your Child With Hearing Differences Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2021-12-01 | When a child is newly diagnosed with a hearing difference parents can easily become overwhelmed with information and need to understand there are options which are dependent on what the ultimate goal is for their child.In this video, Dr. JJ Whicker (AuD, PhD) and Dr. Lindsey Tubaugh (AuD) briefly begin the discussion of how a parent can begin to choose which option is best for them and their child based on the families goals and values.For more information, reach us at:www.littleheroespediatrichearing.comDrJJ@littleheroespediatrichearing.comDrLindsey@littleheroespediatrichearing.com
Unilateral vs Bilateral Hearing Loss: What is The Best Treatment? Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2021-11-21 | WHEN DO YOU NEED HEARING AIDS?Two common questions we get for both children and adults:1️⃣- If there is hearing loss in both ears, is amplification (a hearing aid or cochlear implant) in just one ear enough?2️⃣- If there is hearing loss on one side with normal hearing on the other, is it ok to have no hearing aid?In this video, Dr. JJ and Dr. Lindsey discuss the implications of fitting a bilateral hearing loss with unilateral amplification as well as not fitting a unilateral hearing loss at all.This is a common question asked by both adults with hearing loss as well as parents of children with hearing loss. Find out why we feel hearing loss always needs amplification IF the ultimate goal is spoken language.www.littleheroeshearingclinic.comContact us for more information at:DrLindsey@littleheroeshearingclinic.comDrJJ@littleheroeshearingclinic.com
DEAFMETAL Hearing Aid/Cochlear Implant Retention Review Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2021-11-18 | Dr. Lindsey reviews the product created by DeafMetal, a hearing aid jewelry and retention brand. This video particularly reviews the safety rings, although there are many style options available on the website for both pierced and unpierced ears. We love innovative products that work for both children and adults alike to personalize a hearing aid and cochlear implant, with the added benefit of preventing loss!For more information visit: www.deafmetalusa.comorwww.littleheroeshearingclinic.com
Normal Hearing but Abnormal Auditory Ability Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2021-11-15 | There's more to hearing than the how the ears process sound into the auditory cortex. It's not uncommon to have normal hearing and have other auditory symptoms making life challenging. In this video, some of these disorders are discussed. More in-depth discussion of these disorders will be upcoming in future videos. Please find more information at: www.littleheroeshearingclinic.comOr reach out to us at: DrLindsey@littleheroeshearingclinic.comDrJJ@littleheroeshearingclinic.com
Interview with Katie Hanks- Parent of two children with hearing loss and parent advocate. Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2021-11-09 | In this video, Dr. Lindsey interviews Katie Hanks. Katie is a parent of two children with hearing loss and created the Instagram journey_to_hear as a resource for other parents navigating the journey of having a child with hearing loss.journey_to_hearFor questions, resources, concerns, or anything else, please contact us below!www.littleheroeshearingclinic.comE-mail:DrJJ@littleheroeshearingclinic.comDrLindsey@littleheroeshearingclinci.com(801) 996-7510
MILD HEARING LOSS: TREAT NOW OR WAIT AND SEE? Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2021-11-05 | This is a topic that comes up A LOT in both the pediatric world as well as the adult world. The term “mild” or “slight” can give the illusion that the degree of hearing loss is unlikely to be significant enough to warrant aggressive treatment. THIS IS NOT TRUE. Time and time again in our careers, we have seen a “wait and see” approach be implemented in these situations with HORRIBLE consequences. When not treated, mild hearing loss can cause: • Listening Fatigue • Speech and Language Delays • Central Auditory Processing Disorder • Social-Emotional Impacts If spoken language is the goal, mild hearing loss, even if temporary, CAN and SHOULD be treated aggressively to lessen the impacts it can create. Even if your physician and/or audiologist recommends the “wait and see” approach, we encourage you to QUESTION THAT! You are the best advocate for the long-lasting effects a mild hearing loss could cause for YOU and/or YOUR CHILD. For more information, visit our website or e-mail us directly! www.littleheroeshearingclinic.com DrLindsey@littleheroeshearingclinic.com DrJJ@littleheroeshearingclinic.com
Diagnosing and Treating Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2021-11-03 | IS AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDER EVEN REAL?You may hear people saying central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) isn’t real. This is something we ADAMATELY disagree with. There is a wealth of research it IS real and affects many children (and adults) with or without hearing loss. However, there are still professionals (including the rare audiologist) that still do not believe in it. They may say your child has ADHD or other behavioral difference and that even if CAPD was “real” the two aren’t both present.While it is true there are other behavioral differences that can be mistaken for CAPD (and vice versa) there are ways to determine the difference. And the two can both be present as well!In our latest YouTube video Dr. JJ, our resident specialist in CAPD, discusses why there is confusion surrounding CAPD and the ways in which CAPD is diagnosed and treated at our clinic.www.littleheroeshearingclinic.comDrJJ@littleheroeshearingclinic.comDrLindsey@littleheroeshearingclinic.com
When To Sedate Your Child For a Hearing Test (ABR) Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2021-10-26 | Sedated Auditory Brainstem Response Tests (ABRs) are an extremely useful tool for when hearing thresholds cannot be obtained otherwise. However, there has been an increase in unnecessary referrals for sedation when testing can be accomplished otherwise. In this video, Dr. Lindsey and Dr. JJ discuss when to question a sedated ABR referral, when to proceed with sedation for this test, and what to expect if your child needs a sedated ABR in the hospital.
Autism and Sound Sensitivities: Part 2 Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2021-10-19 | In the second video in this series, Dr. Lindsey Tubaugh (AuD) discusses the terminology surrounding sound sensitivities as well as treatment options and modalities for those suffering from these sensitivities for those with (or without) autism. For further questions regarding your or your child's care, comment below or direct questions directly to her at DrLindsey@littleheroespediatricaudiology.com
Play Audiometry Makes Hearing Tests Fun For Kids! Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2021-10-13 | In this video we talk about Conditioned Play Audiometry--the type of testing we use to make a hearing test fun for littles ones approximately age 2 1/2 and up.
Infant & toddler hearing Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2021-10-10 | "How do you test my 1-year-old's hearing? She won't tell you if she hears something!". Hearing testing from around the age of 6 months and older is completely possible and reliable in a sound booth with an experienced pediatric audiologist. In this video, we explain how we not only do this, but love it!
Infant Hearing Testing Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2021-10-05 | Infant Hearing Testing can seem like a crazy subject to some (how do we accurately tell if a baby can hear if they can't tell us?!). However, not only is newborn hearing screening and diagnostic testing crucial to estimate a child's hearing levels, it is painless to the baby, accurate, and significantly helps provide better outcomes for those infants with hearing loss for whom speech and language is the ultimate goal. In this video discussion, Dr. JJ and Dr. Lindsey discuss how a newborn hearing screening and diagnostic testing CAN and SHOULD be done for infants.
Meet our Doctors of Audiology Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic 2021-09-07 | A short explanation of who we are!
