TRYNA HEAR!!?

 IN RESPECT TO DEAF AWARENESS WEEK!!! HERE ARE SOME EASY WAYS TO CHECK YOUR HEARING ABILITY!!

   Hey Lovelies, the Deaf Awareness Week ended a week ago but thought it’ll be cute and self-awaking to know how to be sure of your hearing wellness. It’s definitely overlooked and it’s fun to do cl, I laughed while testing mine😭🤣. Let’s GO!!!!

THE WHISPER TEST (Game)! 🤭

     I find this SUPER FUNNY cause it reminds me of a game I’ve grown up playing and never knew I could test my hearing through it😭.

The whisper test is easy to do, but you’ll need two people to administer it.

Stand several feet in front of whoever has agreed to help you. Cover one of your ears and ask this person to whisper a series of words and numbers. Repeat back whatever you can hear them say. Do this same process with your other ear. 

Once the test is over, see if you were able to correctly repeat back what they said. The test identifies if you are experiencing hearing loss in one or both ears. While it doesn’t check the full range of hearing, it’s a starting point for identifying challenges.

Next,

THE FINGER RUB TEST!

            You don’t need anyone to help you with this one. 

Hold your hand up by one of your ears. Rub your fingers together and listen to this sound. Try this with your other hand and your other ear. Compare how well you heard this sound with each ear.

If there is a distinct difference between the hearing in your ears, you may have hearing loss. You can use one of the other tests from this list to get more clarity on the severity.

THE MUSIC TEST!

         Are you big on music?? Or do you  just love how music plays a role on our mood and soul??! you can use music to figure out more about your hearing problems. Wear headphones and listen to the music of different genres.

Can you distinguish which instruments are playing? Are there certain instruments or ranges of notes you have difficulty hearing?

This information is useful in identifying what type of hearing loss you’re suffering from.  

THE TONE TEST!!

         If you suspect you have hearing loss, but only when it comes to certain sounds, a tone test is for you.

There are several accessible programs and apps that isolate tones. Use a tone-generating app to experiment with which ones are hard to hear.

This test can help you identify if you’re having trouble hearing certain pitches.

THE AUDIO TEST!!

       Try using Audiobook or podcasts for this oneee🤭🤭!! Hearing loss can be evident only in certain situations. This test helps recreate the variables of one such situation. 

Wear headphones and listen to an audiobook in a crowded setting, like a coffee shop or public transportation. If you can’t make out the words of the audiobook over the background noise, it may indicate hearing loss.

THE CLAP TEST (specially babies)💋!!

        The clap test is a simple and quick method to check if a baby’s hearing is developing appropriately.

• Wait until your baby is in a quiet and alert state.
• Stand behind your baby, or hold your baby facing away from you.
• Clap your hands once, loudly and clearly, near your baby’s ear.
• Observe the baby’s reaction. If your baby startles, blinks, or looks toward the source of the sound, it is a good indication that they can hear properly.

This is not a definitive test and should not replace a professional hearing assessment. If you have any concerns about your baby’s hearing, you should consult with a pediatrician or an audiologist for a comprehensive evaluation.

It’s challenging to figure out if a child has hearing a problems when they’re unable to articulate what they experience. However, early detection and intervention are vital to helping a child who is hard of hearing or deaf reach their full potential. 

Last but not least, just try observing how well you hear/listen in general🤍

Bye lovelies and don’t forget!! Bi’aware💋