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    FAQ - About Tinnitus
    Answers to consumers' most commonly asked questions about this hearing impairment characterized by ringing in the ears and/or head noises. These noises can appear in a variety of forms... buzzing, roa... Details >
    American Tinnitus Association
    Ask an Audiologist
    Audiologists answer questions from the general public on hearing loss and other related issues and concerns.... Details >
    Academy of Dispensing Audiologists®
    Auditory Processing Disorder in Children: What Does It Mean?
    This fact sheet describes the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of auditory processing disorder.... Details >
    National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse
    Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist® (AVT) Locator
    Click on a state to see Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapists for that state. You may also use the alphabetic listing below the map.... Details >
    Auditory-Verbal International, Inc
    Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing: Tips for Working With Your Doctor
    Tips on how to improve communication at the doctor's office if you are deaf or hard-of-hearing.... Details >
    American Academy of Family Physicians
    Deafness and Hearing Loss
    Also available in: Spanish
    This fact sheet defines hearing loss and deafness and discusses its incidence, symptoms, characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment options. Educational implications are considered and resources are i... Details >
    National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Education
    Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program
    Also available in: Spanish
    The goal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) is to identify infants with hearing loss in order to prevent communication disabilities. EHDI programs details are available at this web sit... Details >
    National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
    Find a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist
    The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) offers two services on this web site to assist you in searching for a speech-language pathologist or audiologist: a Professional Service Board -... Details >
    American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
    Find an Audiologist
    Use this database to locate an audiologist in your geographical area for yourself or for a family member.... Details >
    Academy of Dispensing Audiologists®
    Find an Audiologist--American Academy of Audiology
    Find an audiologist by searching your city, state, or zip code.... Details >
    American Academy of Audiology
    Organizations
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    National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse
    Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf
    American Academy of Audiology
    Auditory-Verbal International, Inc
    Better Hearing Institute
    Captioned Media Program
    Cochlear Implant Association, Inc.
    CODA: Children of Deaf Adults
    EAR Foundation
    House Ear Institute
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    Database Updated: Wednesday, November 10, 2004