Knowledge Base
Knowledge Base
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Board Treasurer, Amanda Adams Shares Her Story
Dear Friends, All seemed perfect to first-time parents, Greg and Rebecca. They were living in California and enjoying time spent with their new baby girl – me, Amanda. By the time I was 3, my mother became worried about my speech delay. To comfort my mother, family members and our pediatrician tried to convince her […]
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Audiology
When should I see an Audiologist?
An estimated 48 million Americans have hearing loss. Hearing loss can be identified at birth or develop at any age. If you or a loved one is experiencing hearing loss, an audiologist can suggest a treatment plan for you. What is an audiologist? Audiologists are licensed healthcare professionals who evaluate, diagnose, and treat hearing and […]
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Speech & OT
Should I see a Speech-Language Pathologist?
Better Hearing & Speech Month is celebrated each May. It provides an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage acceptance of communication disorders. This May, we invite you to learn more about the roles of teachers, interpreters, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Audiologists as we celebrate and support all forms of communication. What are communication disorders? Currently […]
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Speech & OT
Summertime speech: Practicing communication skills outside of the classroom and therapy
Happy Summer from Gateway’s Clinical Speech-Language Pathologists! School’s out and vacations, camps, and more disrupt our summer schedule. Maybe you have to miss a few therapy sessions or want to keep up your child’s work while you’re on vacation. There are so many ways to keep working on your child’s speech and communication skills this […]
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Audiology
5 reasons to see an audiologist: The importance of taking care of your hearing health
We all procrastinate. We plan to get something done, and it just keeps getting pushed to the next day (or week, or month). Addressing your hearing health may be one of those things. On average, an adult waits 7 to 10 years from when they first notice difficulty hearing before they schedule an appointment to […]
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Audiology
Honoring Black History Month: Innovators of Hearing Health
February is Black History Month. We would like to recognize three innovators as Gateway heroes who have impacted hearing health and the deaf community. They have contributed tremendous developments such as educational opportunities for individuals with hearing loss, creating advanced hearing aid technology, and advocating for workplace hearing protection. James E. West James E. West is currently a research […]
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Audiology
5 Common Myths About Earwax
For a long time, there has been a stigma surrounding earwax. But did you know that earwax is a natural cleaning agent and defense of protection for your middle ear? Earwax, medically known as cerumen, is an oil produced near the outside of your ear in order to trap dust, bacteria, and other potentially harmful […]
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Patrick’s Story… A Family Shares Their Gateway Experience
My name is Bernie Zaworski and I would like to share my family’s story and the tremendous impact Gateway has had on our lives. There are many moments that, as parents, we take for granted. Sometimes when you are in the middle of raising a family, you forget to pause and take notice of the […]
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Audiology
Tips to Protect Your Hearing In Winter
The cold winter weather can cause ear infections and other ear issues. Why? Our outer ears are mostly cartilage and do not have insulating fat, resulting in our ears getting cold fast. Further, when your body is cold, it naturally redirects blood to your vital organs to keep them warm. Cold temperatures can cause physical […]