Hearing impairment

A hearing impairment is a decrease in one's ability to hear (i.e. perceive auditory information). While some cases of hearing loss are reversible with medical treatment, many lead to a permanent disability (often called deafness).

Related Topics:
Hear - Disability

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If the hearing loss occurs at a young age, it may interfere with the acquisition of spoken language. Hearing aids and cochlear implants may alleviate some of the problems caused by hearing impairment, but are often insufficient. People who have hearing impairments, especially those who develop a hearing problem later in life, often require support and technical adaptations as part of the rehabilitation process.

Related Topics:
Spoken language - Hearing aid - Cochlear implant

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