Meet OrionOrion

Every brand new parent believes that their child is perfect. I was no exception. I was fully convinced that no child ever looked so gorgeous at one-day-old. And at two-days-old, I was certain that he was the smartest baby ever to be born at Hoag Hospital. I enjoyed 48 hours of uninterrupted bliss as I held and gazed at my new little baby. Our room was quiet and we could see the ocean from the window. His father is a United States Marine Corps Officer, so my son had to feel his father’s presence from a photograph that we kept next to my hospital bed.

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Children's Auditory Research and Evaluation (CARE) Center

The House Research Institute's Children's Auditory Research and Evaluation (CARE) Center is devoted to improving the communication ability of infants and children with auditory disorders through research, clinical services and education of professionals and families.

Working closely with physicians of the House Clinic, CARE Center professionals provide a comprehensive interdisciplinary evaluation of a child's hearing abilities, determine appropriate treatments and make recommendations for long-term care. The Center's research laboratories continue to advance scientific knowledge of normal development of auditory and speech/language processing functions through applied and basic research. Our scientists are tracing the maturation of the auditory system from birth to 18 years of age and the impact hearing loss has on that process. This information will be used to develop more age-appropriate evaluation procedures and auditory rehabilitation techniques. Click on the CARE Center links to the left for more information.

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Does Your Child Have A Hearing Loss?

Early identification allows parents to consider the choice of communication options right away. Learn about the options.
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Education Milestones for your Child with Hearing Loss

Learn about the appropriate education milestones related to your child's Hearing Loss.
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Cochlear Implants and other Hearing Devices

Learn about different aid devices you maybe able to consider for your child.

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Children's Research Projects/Laboratories

Learn how the Auditory System Works with it and all the procautionary steps.
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Clinical Services for children with Hearing Loss

Our CARE Center professionals provide a comprehensive interdisciplinary evaluation of a child's hearing abilities, determine appropriate treatments and make recommendations for long-term care.
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Resources for Parents of Children with Hearing Loss

Find resources to your Frequently asked questions.
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