HEARING FOR OTHER REASONS – PART 2

Auditory information which contributes to our well-being and quality of life isn’t all about speech and communication.

For example, auditory messages allow us to multitask without fear. I can gather clothes in our downstairs laundry room for short periods while monitoring my kids.

Did my boy leave the water running after using the bathroom? Is the baby awake yet? Was that last loud thump accompanied by a cry or footsteps? Where is he and what toy makes that sound? Is it too quiet?

These are the kinds of acoustic signals – and there are thousands of them – that make your life less fearful while making you a lot more productive.