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Why is Early Detection for Hearing Loss in Children Important?

5/27/2020

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Written by Amanda Brady
It is estimated that about 15% of children in the United States have a hearing deficit.  Some of these cases may be mild or located only in one ear, but can still cause developmental, educational and speech delays.

Florida state mandates that infants have their hearing tested at birth, before leaving the hospital.  Infants who test outside of the normal range are referred immediately for additional services.  Children who have this hearing deficit detected and receive successful intervention are much more likely to meet key developmental milestones and tend to perform on par with their peers.  

Children can also develop a hearing disorder as they grow older- it is at this stage that we aim to provide free hearing tests to as many children as possible.  Studies show that children with hearing loss miss out on important parts of speech and this loss can cause marked speech and language development delays.  Here is Dr. Carolyn Brennan for a brief discussion of hearing loss in children.

One of the Ear Research Foundation’s mission is to provide free Community Care to the un- or underinsured. This is possible through the doctors who donate their time and the generous donations made by our community and partners.  The Foundation's dedicated staff and volunteers, in partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of the Sarasota County, offer free hearing screenings to children at low income preschools and daycares.  If a child needs care after the screenings and their families cannot afford to schedule with a specialist, Dr. Nayak, an Ear Nose and Throat Specialist provides free care through our Community Clinic. 
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In 1979, the Ear Research Foundation was established in Sarasota, Florida by President and Founder, Dr. Herbert Silverstein.

The Foundation was created out of his desire to continue research and development, and to contribute to medical education in a private setting in the field of Otolaryngology.

​Through its mission of research, education and community care, the Ear Research Foundation has helped thousands of individuals with hearing loss and balance disorders.
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His latest CD and the fifteenth entry into his  remarkable discography  is titled Looking Back, Play It  Again… The CD has reached an impressive number 5 on the Roots Jazz Album Charts this June 2020. ​

Read Raul da Gama's Review on his album!


Visit Dr. Silverstein's ​Music Website ​to listen to his tunes

For 40 years, Dr. Herbert Silverstein has been composing Jazz albums to help inspire support for the Ear Research Foundation.  

​Dr. Silverstein records and plays his music for all to enjoy and to help build awareness about the importance of healthy hearing.  His generous support has allowed the Ear Research Foundation to directly provide care to over 30,000 individuals.  More await help- your contribution allows the Foundation to provide care for the underserved community.
 
We hope that you consider a monthly donation to support our efforts to make healthy hearing accessible for children, adults, and seniors within our community. Give the gift of hearing here.


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  • HOME
    • History
    • Board of Directors and Staff
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Donate
    • Hearing Champions Coalition
    • Volunteer
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Research
    • Education
    • Community Care
    • Events & Seminars >
      • Special Events >
        • Hear & Now 2020
        • Dr. Idol: Battle of the Bands, III
      • Lunch & Learns
      • OUT AND ABOUT
      • Live Jazz
      • Photo Gallery >
        • Dr. Idol: Battle of the Bands, III
        • 2019 Conferences & Fellows' Gatherings
        • Hear & Now 40th Anniversary Celebration 2019
        • Member Portals >
          • Board Member Portal
          • Fellows Portal >
            • Fellows Page
  • LEARN MORE
    • All About Your Ears
    • Blog
    • News
    • Resources COVID-19
  • CONTACT US