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Any adult, whether a parent or a teacher, can become frustrated when attempting to communicate with a child who has a hearing loss. The child can become frustrated as well, so it’s crucial to be patient and not convey any disapproval. If you are a parent, teacher, or family member, what follows are some important tips for communicating with a child with hearing loss. How to Support a Child With a Hearing Impairment Hearing impaired children can become very anxious in large groups. They may get easily upset and frustrated if they miss what’s going on. Angry outbursts are not unusual if, for exa ..read more

When you smile and talk to your baby, they laugh and giggle back. However, when there is a loud noise that startles everyone, they don’t flinch. It is imperative that parents note these kinds of anomalies as they can be early signs of hearing loss. Let’s look further into understanding early signs of hearing loss in children. Levels and Types of Hearing Loss in Children Hearing loss in children is classified as mild, moderate, severe, or profound. There are two types of hearing loss: Sensorineural hearing loss describes a problem in the inner ear or sending sound signals to the brain. Some ch ..read more

Generous Gift to Support Children’s Hearing Care Across Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (April 3, 2024) Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma recently awarded Hearts for Hearing a generous grant of $250,000 to support its pediatric hearing health care services across the state. Hearts for Hearing provides the first set of hearing technology and listening and spoken language services to children born deaf or hard of hearing in Oklahoma.  “This generous gift is a testament to the Masonic Charity Foundation’s long-standing commitment to the health and well-being of the children of O ..read more

Hearts for Hearing Chosen as a Finalist for the 2024 Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence Awards Hearts for Hearing is one of twenty-one Oklahoma organizations that are now finalists for the prestigious Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Awards, presented annually by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits (OKCNP). Out of almost 19,000 nonprofits statewide, only twenty-one were named finalists. “What an honor for our dedicated team of professionals to be named a finalist in the Health Services category this year,” says Joanna T. Smith, President & CEO of Hearts for Hearing, who adds, “Over the past 2 ..read more

Hearts for Hearing Chosen as a Finalist for the 2024 Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence Awards Hearts for Hearing is one of twenty-one Oklahoma organizations that are now finalists for the prestigious Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Awards, presented annually by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits (OKCNP). Out of almost 19,000 nonprofits statewide, only twenty-one were named finalists. “What an honor for our dedicated team of professionals to be named a finalist in the Health Services category this year,” says Joanna T. Smith, President & CEO of Hearts for Hearing, who adds, “Over the pa ..read more

Rarely do we see a young adult in public without an earbud in their ears. Headphones are a bit more cumbersome, but teens still find them a way to escape from their surroundings. We all enjoy listening to music no matter our age, but younger people rely on music to pass the time. So, can headphones cause hearing loss since they are so close to our ears? It’s not the device itself, but how we use it. Too Much of a Good Thing Listening to music can be relaxing, soothe our souls, or wind us up. Depends on the music. Using a headphone or an earbud is a polite way to listen without disturbing other ..read more

What is Tinnitus? 1 out of every 6 people experience some form of tinnitus. For some, it can be debilitating while others are able to ignore it. The varying effects can be frustrating for those whose experiences are worse on the continuum. That is why we want to share with you some information about this common phenomenon as part of National Tinnitus Awareness Week. What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is defined as a perception of sound when no external noise is present, most often noticed during quiet activities. It is routinely described as a high- or low-pitched ringing sound. However, it can al ..read more

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Hearts for Hearing Hero: Zoe As 2023 closes, we bring you our final 20th Anniversary Hearts for Hearing Patient Hero feature for this year. We’ve enjoyed bringing these stories to you as each one focuses on what can be accomplished when our providers work together with patients and families to help children born deaf learn to listen and talk. Our patients are – and will always be – at the heart of everything we do at Hearts for Hearing. You may recall our very first Patient Hero Feature last January, Peter, now 24 years old, was the first baby in Oklahoma to be identified with deafness fro ..read more