Noise is more distracting to a child’s brain than an adult’s, and it can hinder how young people learn, according to new research. Experts explain why, and offer tips for parents.
A new study shows that when babies and parents play with electronic toys, parents speak less and babies vocalize less than when playing with traditional toys like blocks—which may have important implications for language development.
Bells may be ringing, but your kids’ ears shouldn’t be this holiday season! Audiologist Lisa Cannon offers advice for parents.
ASHA President Judith L. Page discusses how early identification and intervention can make a substantial difference in the development of a child with hearing loss.
Speech-language pathologist Ann Kummer reminds parents about the importance of limiting the time young children spend using technology alone in favor of time for talking and interacting together.
Summer leisure time may mean increased tech consumption. Parents can help their kids protect their hearing by following three simple safety tips when using tech devices with ear buds or headphones.
New Identify the Signs public service announcement educates parents about how too much technology and too little talk can delay communication development in children. Talking and reading together builds communication skills.
Vacation travel, barbecues, family excursions. . . summer is full of prime communication opportunities for families. Parents, this summer don’t let tech time interfere with quality talk time with your kids!
ASHA 2015 President Judith L. Page warns that overuse of technology can translate to an underuse of speech and other forms of human-to-human communication.