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The article looks at how future audiologists — the professionals who test hearing and fit hearing aids — are being taught about the brain in their training programs. Hearing is not just about the ears; it is closely linked to brain health. For example, hearing problems can affect memory, thinking, and overall brain function, especially as people age. The authors argue that audiology programs should do more to teach students about how the brain works and how it connects to hearing. Right now, many programs focus mostly on the ear itself. By learning more about the brain and neuroscience more broadly, students will be better prepared to recognize the early signs of problems, explain the full impact of hearing loss to patients, and work alongside healthcare providers from other fields, like neurology or geriatrics.
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This page is a summary of: Perspectives on Neuroscience Education in Doctor of Audiology Programs, Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, September 2025, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA),
DOI: 10.1044/2025_persp-25-00062.
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