Children and teenagers
Listening with all senses
Free hearing test
Hearing solutions
Branches
Hearing and hearing aids
Hearing aids features
Auditory training with lip reading
The eye helps to understand: According to new studies, our brains are designed to make sensory connections. People who can read speech movements from their lips understand more. The Hard of Hearing Association Northwestern Switzerland has been conducting courses for decades: Auditory training with lip reading.
In addition to lip reading, which is particularly important, techniques such as articulation, listening tactics, etc. are trained for better understanding. Regular training in the courses and good hearing system care make it possible to efficiently counteract hearing impairment.
Exciting research at the University of Zurich
Acoustic stimuli that are too weak or absent over a longer period of time cause the auditory center in the brain to atrophy. Recent research by neuropsychologist Professor Martin Meyer has shown that hearing aids have a positive effect on speech processing in the brain. Hearing systems ensure that more auditory impressions reach the speech center again. This enables the brain to relearn how to process these stimuli. For this reason, treatment of hearing loss should begin as soon as possible, at the first signs of hearing loss. Improved speech processing in the brain can be measured after initial fitting of hearing systems after about three months of permanent wearing of the new hearing systems. Therefore, it is essential to wear the hearing instruments from morning to night.
The importance of lip reading for people with hearing impairments cannot be overstated. Our brains are amazingly adaptable and can use sensory associations to improve understanding. Lip reading is an effective way to facilitate communication. For many years, the Northwestern Switzerland Association for the Hard of Hearing has offered lip reading courses known as Hearing Training with Lip Reading. These courses focus not only on lip reading, but also on other techniques such as articulation and listening tactics to improve understanding.
Through regular training in these courses and optimal fitting of hearing instruments, people affected by hearing loss can effectively manage their hearing impairment. It is encouraging to know that science and research are making progress in this field.
Researchers at the University of Zurich, including the respected neuropsychologist Professor Martin Meyer, have made fascinating discoveries. They have found that hearing aids have a positive influence on speech processing in the brain. These small technological marvels allow more acoustic signals to reach the speech center of the brain. This allows the brain to relearn how to process these signals effectively.
More information can be found on the homepage of the Hard of Hearing Association Northwestern Switzerland and on the homepage of pro audito switzerland.