 Deafness

A category of severe auditory impairment or absent hearing. Onset, residual hearing, language experience and task demands matter in interpreting compensatory performance.

Deafness is a partial or complete inability to hear. It can occur in one or both ears and can be present at birth (congenital) or develop later in life (acquired). The degree of hearing loss can vary significantly, ranging from mild to profound. There are several types of deafness: 1. **Conductive Hearing Loss**: This occurs when sound cannot effectively pass through the outer ear canal to the eardrum and the tiny bones of the middle ear.