Whether it is listening to music, hearing traffic, or talking with friends, our ears process acoustic waves which help us navigate our surroundings. While most people use acoustic hearing (hearing with sound waves), some individuals with hearing loss use hearing aids or cochlear implants to access sounds in the environment. It is crucial to understand how the auditory system develops, as it can help researchers comprehend the brain’s function and how hearing impacts human behavior and cognition.
At BHSL, we study how hearing deficits impact hearing and cognitive development, and we research how cochlear implants affect binaural hearing.
Explore more about how we hear and how hearing aids and cochlear implants can assist with hearing loss.
