Raising Awareness for Childhood hearing loss

Muffled speech: Thinking that other people are constantly mumbling or speaking too softly.
 

Frequent repetition: Constantly saying "huh" or asking others to speak up or repeat their words.
 

Group trouble: Struggling to follow conversations when multiple people talk or when background noise is present.
 

Social withdrawal: Avoiding social gatherings, phone calls, or group talks because listening is too hard.
 

High volume: Setting the television, radio, or phone volume much louder than what other people need.
 

Listening fatigue: Feeling extremely tired or drained after a long day of trying to concentrate on sounds and conversations.
 

Tinnitus: Hearing a constant ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound in one or both ears.
 

Missed alerts: Failing to notice everyday household sounds like the doorbell, phone rings, or appliance timers.
 

Language Development: Failing to meet language development milestones for their respective age group

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