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https://lnkd.in/gcdUY_4D Cognitive dissonance happens when you hold two conflicting thoughts in your mind at the same time — Like denying hearing loss while still being aware of having communication difficulties. Canadian Audiologist published an article by Bill Hodgetts, PhD, called “Psychological Dimensions of Hearing Healthcare: Audiology is More Than Just Diagnoses and Devices” in Canadian Audiologist (Vol 11, Issue 3, 2024). I wanted to bring Bill’s ideas to life by creating a reel about cognitive dissonance. When a person denies hearing loss, this narrative creates tension because it conflicts with awareness of having difficulties. I realized after watching the reel that these thoughts conflict with themselves and each other. What we know to be true and what we want to be true can co-exist. One isn’t necessarily true-er than the other! “Resolving a patient’s cognitive dissonance for various factors is a huge part of our job. Addressing cognitive dissonance in audiology involves education, counseling, and support to help reconcile conflicting beliefs.”

What is Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)? Unlike hearing loss, APD affects how the brain processes and interprets auditory information. Individuals with APD may encounter challenges in recognizing and accurately interpreting sounds, leading to difficulties in understanding spoken language. This difficulty is particularly pronounced in noisy environments, where following conversations becomes difficult. Common signs include frequent requests for repetition, struggles with reading and phonics, and challenges in comprehending spoken directions. If you have any questions about APD, please reach out to us! We have solutions, and we are here to help.

Hearing Care Interventions and Cognitive Decline: Landmark ACHIEVE Study Results Explored:

May is Better Speech & Hearing month - an important time to shine a light on speech and hearing issues. Auditory Processing Disorder’s (APD) affect the way your hearing and brain work together to understand sound. Children with APD often struggle to determine what a sound is, where it’s coming from and when it happened. As a result, this can affect their learning, language and reading. Learn more about recognising the signs of APD here - https://lnkd.in/gwy4Xca9 #soundstorm #APD #SPD #listeningandlearning #listeningskills #spatialprocessing #remediationapp #betterhearingmonth

How significant is the link between holistic hearing care and cognitive well-being? At Phonak, we’re committed to answering this question so we can support you and your clients with evidence-based clinical resources. Learn more: https://ow.ly/R3Fa50RinMw #audiology #audpeeps #cognition #hearinghealth #phonak #wellhearing

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Post-stroke speech therapy targets communication hurdles, addressing language, articulation, and swallowing issues. Tailored exercises enhance fluency, comprehension, and pronunciation. Therapists focus on muscle strengthening and neural connections through repetitive practices. Dysphagia-related challenges are tackled with specific swallowing exercises. Speech therapists customize interventions for individual needs, facilitating gradual improvement. Collaboration with healthcare professionals ensures comprehensive care, aiding stroke survivors in regaining communication skills and independence. Regular sessions and home exercises contribute to an effective recovery journey. You got this 💪🏻

Understanding vision psychology is important for trial lawyers, as it impacts witness credibility, jury perception, and the presentation of evidence. From infancy's high-contrast vision to the presbyopia of older age, each life stage affects how we see and interpret the world. 👁️👁️ - From infancy to adolescence (0-18 years), children experience rapid visual development, transitioning from high contrast vision to recognizing faces and depth. - During adulthood (20s-50s), vision is at its peak, focusing on acuity and color discrimination, but the aging process begins to affect flexibility, necessitating reading glasses for many. - In the golden years (60+), visual challenges such as presbyopia and cataracts emerge, altering clarity and color perception significantly. For lawyers, this means adapting communication and visual aids to meet the varied visual capabilities of witnesses and jurors, ensuring evidence is clear and comprehensible to all. 👩⚖️👨⚖️ #TrialLawyers #VisualPsychology #Communication

Difficulty Understanding Instructions: How Speech Therapy Can Help

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) can manifest in various ways. Individuals with APD may face challenges that mimic hearing impairment, yet testing often confirms normal hearing. Here are key indicators to recognize: - Difficulty understanding speech, especially in noisy environments, with multiple speakers, rapid speech, or poor audio quality. - Struggling to differentiate similar sounds like "shoulder" versus "soldier" or "cold" versus "called." - Difficulty focusing in noisy settings, impacting comprehension, memory retention, verbal clarity, and literacy skills. Understanding these signs can help identify and support individuals with APD effectively.