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(Miami Beach, FL - November 16-18, 2006)
What: More than 1,500 educational sessions highlighting the latest developments in communication sciences and disorders will be held at the 2006 Convention of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
When: November 16-18, 2006
Where: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL
Sessions:
Thursday, Nov. 16
11:45 am-12:00 noon
(CC*-B112)
Characteristics & Prevalence of Tinnitus in College Music Majors
Tinnitus-ringing in the ears-is often associated with noise-induced hearing loss. Because musicians are exposed to loud music, they are more at risk for developing chronic tinnitus. This study investigated the prevalence and characteristics of tinnitus perception among 150 music students and 75 non-music students, Caucasian and African American. Results of the study, implications, and recommendations will be discussed.
Friday, Nov. 17
10-11:30 am
(CC-Hall D)
iPod Outputs & Listening Behaviors
Data on the listening habits of Boston University students was gathered to assess risk of hearing loss. Output levels of portable music players were measured by device type, type of headphone, volume setting, hours of use per day, and actual measurement of output (tightly sealing a 2 cc coupler to the microphone of a Radio Shack sound level meter).
Saturday, Nov. 18
1-2:30 pm
(CC-Hall D)
Noise Dosimetry as Personal Protection Equipment
The prevalence of the harmful effects of industrial noise remains high. This project assessed a novel-and technological-approach to hearing loss prevention through the use of a personal noise monitor that accommodates to the type of ear protection used and that provides immediate feedback to employees about the level and amount of exposure that occurs for them. Results include data on workers from several industry sectors and experimental groups over a 10 week period.
Saturday, Nov. 18
3:00-4:00 pm
(CC-Hall D)
Pilot Survey of Excessive Subway Noise Levels
One source of excessive noise is mass transit, such as subway systems. This environmental survey of noise levels of the New York City transit system recorded over 90 noise measurements with a precision sound level meter. Results exceeded recommended exposure guidelines from the World Health Organization and the US Environmental Protection Agency. Specific results and other types of mass transit, including buses, subways, light rail, and commuter rail will be discussed.
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing organization for more than 123,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists in the U.S. and internationally.
*Miami Beach Convention Center
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