Join us at 20dB Hearing in May to celebrate Better Hearing and Speech month, a time to reflect on the important connection between hearing and speech. Each sound carries a unique tale, just waiting to be embraced and cherished in the grand symphony of life. Imagine a world where whispers are as able to be heard as laughter and conversations flow as comfortably as the breeze, a world where communication knows no boundaries. We at 20dB Hearing focus on providing accessible and innovative solutions that can help hearing impaired individuals to properly experience the world of sound. 

From the early stages of childhood to adulthood, our ability to hear influence our interactional journey, letting us to express ourselves and build meaningful connections with others. However, barriers such as hearing impairment may create a shadow in this journey, with which our language development and social interactions may be affected especially in children.  

Here are some ways hearing impairment can significantly affect children:

Speech & Language Development

Children with untreated hearing loss often struggle to acquire language and speech. Their development may be delayed when compared to normal hearing children. Additionally, they may miss out on certain high pitch consonants such as ‘s’, ‘sh’, ‘t’ and ‘k’. When they do not hear these sounds, they are unable to imitate them properly and this could lead to the formation of articulation disorders such as a lisp.

Academic Performance

Hearing loss makes following conversations and understanding spoken language more difficult. This effect is exacerbated in school where the child has difficulty learning new material due to noisy classroom environments. Unsurprisingly, children with untreated hearing loss do not do as well as children with normal hearing. Over time, the gap in academic performance grows. This will contribute to feelings of helplessness and frustration and eventually the child may lose interest in studies altogether.

Social & Emotional Development

Children with hearing loss may feel isolated or left out of social situations, particularly if they have trouble understanding what others are saying. This can impact their social development and interpersonal relationships. Hearing loss can also influence a child's emotional development. They may feel frustrated, anxious, or disappointed with their inability to hear and communicate effectively with others.

Therefore, 20dB Hearing is striving to offer high-tech hearing innovations alongside empathetic support to those who need it the most. By detecting hearing issues early and embracing tailored solutions, we pave the way for individuals to thrive in their communication and social abilities. 

Better hearing and speech month is the month that motivates us to listen not only with our ears but also with our hearts. Let’s work together with us to raise awareness, encourage support, and celebrate the inseparable bond between hearing and speech. It is to support the voices that deserves to be heard and the stories that yearn to be shared. Together with 20dB Hearing, we bring the sounds of the world into a harmonious symphony of connection and understanding.

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Maria, Customer Care Representative at 20dB Hearing Bintulu.