Communication Impairments Hearing "Hearing impairments include partial hearing and deafness. Deafness may be defined as a loss sufficient to make auditory communication difficult or impossible without amplification. There are four types of hearing loss: Conductive hearing losses are caused by diseases or obstructions in the outer or middle ear and can usually be helped with a hearing aid. Sensorineural losses result from damage to the sensory hair cells of the inner ear or the nerves that supply it and may not respond to the use of a hearing aid. Mixed hearing losses are those in which the problem occurs both in the outer or middle ear and in the inner ear. A central hearing loss results from damage to the nerves or brain." From Children with Communication Disorders, ComeUnity Helpful Information: The Canadian Hearing Society - provides services that "enhance the independence of deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people, and that encourage prevention of hearing loss". Healthy Hearing - "dedicated to bringing our readers news, information and consumer education. We do not sell products or offer clinical services." Hearing Exchange - for people with hearing loss, parents, and professionals Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People - for people with hearing loss
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