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https://lnkd.in/gxCcmAtQ Cognitive dissonance is a state of having conflicting feelings or beliefs.  In an article called “The Psychological Dimensions of Hearing Healthcare: Audiology is More Than Just Diagnoses and Devices” by Bill Hodgetts, PhD, (Canadian Audiologist, Vol 11, Issue 3, 2024), he said, “Resolving a patient’s cognitive dissonance is a huge part of our job.” I wanted to bring this to life in a couple of short videos. In Part 1, there are conflicting emotions around the denial of hearing loss and stigma perception. After creating the videos, I learned something more about cognitive dissonance. I realized that it might be helpful to look at cognitive dissonance as different parts of ourselves expressing what they think. Which part of ourselves comes forward? It will depend on many factors. "Addressing cognitive dissonance in audiology involves education, counseling, and support to help individuals reconcile conflicting beliefs and make informed decisions." ~ B. Hodgetts

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.

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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

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Great afternoon digesting Harvey Dillon’s and Sharon Cameron’s take on APD testing, or rather better termed as listening difficulties. How do we differentiate a hearing deficit (non-speech) versus a speech, language or cognitive deficit? Are current tests sensitive enough to isolate (if not possible due to the complexity of neural interactions) or differentiate where the deficits mainly are, so that rehabilitation can be more focused? Great reminder: “even if we think of auditory processing at the lowest level, with the cochlear as a series of auditory filters, we cannot exclude top-down modifications of outer hair cells via the medio-oliviocochlear bundle”.

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

Auditory processing disorder is when someone does not “hear” small sound differences. It isn’t due to hearing loss, but rather due to how the individual’s brain processes the sounds that it hears. You might think someone is mishearing due to the small replacements of sounds. For example, while someone might be saying “lake,” a person with this disorder may hear “late.” Strategies that you can implement: 💡Providing bite-sized and short directions 💡Slowing down the rate of speech 💡Allowing separate times to listen and write, rather than simultaneously 💡Emphasizing keywords and points For additional information on similar topics, join our listserv: https://bit.ly/spedemails