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AUCKLAND HEARING & EAR HEALTH BLOG


Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder – FAQs for Parents & Patients
If you or someone you care about is struggling to process sounds clearly—it could be a sign of Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) ....
Chatu Nelumdeniya
May 308 min read


How Often Should You Get Your Ears Cleaned? A Guide by Your Auckland Audiologist
Most of us clean our ears without giving it much thought — a quick towel dry, a cotton bud swipe, and we're done. But is that enough? Or...
website expert
May 154 min read


Ear wax Infections: Causes, Symptoms, and Safe Removal Options
Ear wax plays a vital role in protecting your ears. It traps dust, debris, and bacteria, acting as a natural defence system. But when it...
website expert
May 154 min read


Understanding Earwax: How It Forms and Why Professional Removal Is Essential
Often misunderstood and overlooked, earwax (or cerumen) plays a crucial role in safeguarding your ears and maintaining their health. This...

Leanne Ma
Feb 284 min read


Auckland’s Guide to Hearing Aids: How to Choose Based on Your Lifestyle
When it comes to hearing aids, finding the perfect match isn’t just about addressing your hearing loss—it’s about finding a device that...

Leanne Ma
Feb 285 min read


Top Tips for Healthy Ears in Summer
Learn how to protect your ears this summer

Leanne Ma
Feb 115 min read


Identifying Ear Infections in Children: A Comprehensive Guide for Auckland Parents
Ear infections are a common concern for many parents in Auckland, NZ. Get essential info to keep your child's hearing health on track.

Leanne Ma
Aug 24, 20244 min read


Say Goodbye to Blocked Ears: Expert Tips for Clear, Healthy Hearing This Winter in Auckland
Understand common causes and safe and effective treatment for blocked ears this winter in Auckland at Family Hearing Centre.

Leanne Ma
Jul 25, 20246 min read


A Guide to Adult Hearing Tests in NZ: Here’s What You Need To Know
Adult hearing tests in NZ: Your guide to navigating the process and safeguarding your auditory well-being.

Leanne Ma
May 11, 20244 min read


Hearing Loss in Children – Signs to look for
Hearing is an essential part of a child’s development. It’s important to address and intervene with their hearing loss as early as possible.
Chatu Nelumdeniya
Oct 19, 20234 min read


How do we hear the sounds that pass through our ears?
Ever wondered how our ears process sounds to make us hear?

Leanne Ma
Sep 22, 20234 min read


Speech audibility in multi-space classrooms
The SAILS Project, Speech Audibility in Learning Spaces, initiated by SoundSkills founder Dr Bill Keith, is developing technology and...
Karen Lee
Jul 10, 20231 min read


Altered brain connectivity in children with auditory processing disorder
Professor Suzanne Purdy at the University of Auckland, PhD candidate Ashkan Alvand, and colleagues have recently published some of their...
Karen Lee
Jun 26, 20231 min read


Listen to a simulation of auditory processing disorder
Auditory processing disorder (APD) is a general term for hearing disorders in which the ears process sound normally but the hearing...
Karen Lee
Jun 19, 20231 min read
Auditory processing definition disorder
Auditory processing disorder (APD) is an “umbrella” term covering a variety of central auditory processing deficits. APD is listed as a...
Karen Lee
Jun 12, 20231 min read


Delving into the Auditory World: Understanding Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, and Treatment Options
Find out what is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD), how it occurs, and what it feels like to have ETD.

Leanne Ma
Jun 7, 20233 min read


Family Hearing Centre - A New Beginning
The opening of Family Hearing Centre and our range of services that focus on you and your family's hearing health.
Chatu Nelumdeniya
May 26, 20232 min read
Personal experiences of two adults with autism with low-gain hearing aids for auditory processing problems
Many people with autism experience auditory processing difficulties and research confirms that they benefit from the same treatments...
Karen Lee
Aug 26, 20211 min read


APD features in Māori TV News item
Follow the story of seven year old Poi, whose learning difficulties were attributed by her school to her being bilingual in Te Reo and...
Karen Lee
Jun 18, 20211 min read


Another Award for APD expert Professor Suzanne Purdy
Professor Suzanne Purdy was awarded the honour of Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours...
Karen Lee
Jun 16, 20212 min read
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