How Your Auditory Visual Health Ties Together

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5 Ways Sound Sensitivities Are Common, But Not Normal

Five ways sound sensitivities are common, but not normal, may challenge your assumptions about the meaning behind behaviors. There are sounds that are suppose to get your attention. However, sounds should not cause feelings of distress. When should you look for...

A Unique Gift for Father’s Day

This Father’s Day, regardless of age or passing, you can give a unique gift that honors fathers. Best of all, the only cost is your time. Oh, and most likely making his favorite dessert. What is the Unique Gift? On Father’s Day give the gift of really listening to...

What You Need to Attend a Firework Show

It is July 4th weekend, a time of celebration and loud fireworks. Attending a live fireworks show is a challenge if you have small children or a loved one with sound sensitivities. I remember those years well. It took me a few years to learn what you need to attend a...

5 Surprising Reasons Hearing Loss Begins

Perhaps at the very beginning stages of hearing loss, an easier descriptive word is hearing difficulties. Hearing loss is rarely complete deafness? Have you ever thought about the effects of a weak sound energy stimulation reaching the brain? Hearing loss occurs on a...
Autism, A High Risk for Hidden Hearing Loss

Autism, A High Risk for Hidden Hearing Loss

I remember my surprise when I realized that many of the behavioral characteristics associated with autism are also associated with hidden hearing loss and vision that blurs or even appears to move (visual processing difficulties). Hidden hearing loss occurs past the...

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A Mother’s Journey Into the World of Auditory Dyslexia

A Mother’s Journey Into the World of Auditory Dyslexia

During the spring of 2007, I attended Dianne Craft’s conference where I learned that dyslexia affects the auditory processing center and the visual processing center. Perhaps I had found help for my daughter’s reading and spelling struggles. She was a gifted artist,...

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Why Falling to the Ground and Giggling Felt Great!

Why Falling to the Ground and Giggling Felt Great!

I wondered and wondered why falling to the ground and giggling felt great for my young son until I worked with Cheri. Together we solves this puzzle. After Cheri's success with helping my older son, I decided to seek her advice regarding my younger son’s unclear, loud...

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Simple Gluten and Dairy Free Chicken Pot Pie

Simple Gluten and Dairy Free Chicken Pot Pie

Packed with flavor, this gluten and dairy free chicken pot pie is the perfect meal on a chilly winter day. You can make this chicken pot pie crazy simple or completely from scratch. After cooking a turkey, tweak the taste by using adding turkey to this Gluten and...

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Gluten and Dairy Free Scrumptious Chocolate Icing

Gluten and Dairy Free Scrumptious Chocolate Icing

This classic gluten and dairy free scrumptious chocolate icing is perfect for brownies, chocolate cake, and to drizzle over any sweet. Twirl into a cheesecake or on top of your favorite cookies. When our family gets together, these brownie remind us of grandmothers...

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Gluten & Dairy Free Chewy Chocolate Brownies

Gluten & Dairy Free Chewy Chocolate Brownies

Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate in this homemade gluten and dairy free chewy chocolate brownies. Have you guessed that I am a chocolate lover? These gluten and dairy free moist, gooey brownies are made with cocoa and chocolate chips and topped with chocolate...

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5 Ways to Learn About Your Loved One’s Auditory-Visual Needs

5 Ways to Learn About Your Loved One’s Auditory-Visual Needs

Most of us have heard about the 5 Love Languages: words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. Knowing your loved one’s love language helps you show them love in a way that meets their needs. Likewise, knowing your loved...

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Gluten and Dairy Free Maple Pumpkin Spice Pie

Gluten and Dairy Free Maple Pumpkin Spice Pie

Gluten and Dairy Free Maple Pumpkin Spice Pie is delicious throughout the year. The first Thanksgiving I made this gluten and dairy free maple pumpkin spice pie, everyone was unable to resist that second slice. Using freshly cooked pumpkin was only part of its...

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Ways Hidden Hearing Loss Surprisingly Affects Behaviors

Ways Hidden Hearing Loss Surprisingly Affects Behaviors

You may believe this is a blog to skip over, ignore. However, sometime during your lifetime you or someone you know will experience hearing loss. Thus, it is important to know the ways hidden hearing loss surprisingly affects behaviors. What you learn will astonish...

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