Did you know one out of 10 children born in Canada has a hearing, speech or communication disorder? If you suspect your child is hard of hearing, contact your family doctor or audiologist.
Keeping this in mind, I'd like to share with you part of a recent report from the Canadian Association of Speech-language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASPLPA)
Be an educated consumer. Noisy Toys, Safety Tips - Toy buying tips for parents and other toy buyers. Toys, and even toys that make noise are an important part of childhood development - but we want everyone to be aware and buy safe toys - it's all about prevention.
Children are especially at risk to noise because their bodies are still developing. When children play they generally hold toys close to their ears, while this practice may be safe for the majority of toys, certain toys can pose damage to your child's hearing. Generally, the risk depends on the noise level at the child's ear and how long the child is exposed to the noise. Toys are regulated under the Hazardous Products Act by Health Canada. Toys that emit levels exceeding 100-decibel levels ( dB) are banned and though Health Canada follows very strict guidelines some toys still have the potential to harm hearing. Whistles or toy cap guns for example reach levels of 110 to 135 dB, a level of noise similar to a rock concert or jet fly over!
Noise damage is 100 per cent preventable. If you have to raise your voice above the noise level to be heard, the noise is too loud.
Early detection of communication disorders is everyone's responsibility.
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Submitted by Lady Jean Gross