When people think about speech and language they probably associate the two with talking. Although both are centered around communication, they have very different definitions. Speech is defined as the way we say sounds and words. Language is defined as the words we use to share our thoughts and ideas. When a problem occurs with either, there are a list of disorders that can occur. With speech, people can have trouble speaking clearly, stuttering or have a raspy voice. Those with a language disorder can have a hard time understanding others, talking, reading and writing. These speech and language disorders can happen to anyone at any age.
Hearing Loss disorders can be complicated based on the degree and type of hearing loss. There are three types of hearing loss which deal with which part of your hearing is damaged. They are categorized as Conductive, Sensorineural and Mixed Hearing Loss. Visiting an audiologist can determine which type of hearing loss you have, and to what degree. Using sound tests, the amount of time it takes for you to identify a sound is equivalent to the degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss can range from slight to mild to profound, and the audiologist will use a decibel system (dB HL) to determine your level of hearing loss.
Similar in look to a hearing aid, SpeechEasy’s devices help those communicate more effectively. By altering the sound that goes through the device, our devices can alter the pitch of your voice, helping you fix a stuttering problem. Regain control of your speech, and visit a Speech Easy provider today!
