Dawn Heiman, AuD

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Mar 22, 2025

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2 min read

Four Ways to Optimize Your Hearing in 2025

Each year we make sure to get our teeth cleaned, our eyesight checked, and our physical health examined, but when was the last time you put your hearing health first?  

At Advanced Audiology Consultants, we are committed to providing comprehensive and individualized solutions aimed at enhancing auditory wellness. You can rely on our expertise and professional experience to not only enhance your hearing but also help improve your overall well-being and quality of life. 

If you’re looking to harness your hearing superpowers this year, you’re in the right place! 

1. Auditory Training 

As individuals age or face auditory challenges, the brain may struggle to interpret sounds effectively. Auditory training uses specialized techniques to help patients adapt and enhance their listening abilities. 

Auditory training is a structured approach designed to improve listening skills, particularly for those having trouble understanding speech in noisy environments or with specific auditory processing issues.  

We are one of just a few clinics in Illinois that offer this life-changing training. You will benefit from personalized training activities that will not only help you hear, but also help you listen to your loved ones and feel more connected in conversations. 

Programs may include activities that focus on finding different phonemes, recognizing speech in background noise, and improving overall auditory processing efficiency. 

2. Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Testing 

Central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) refers to a difficulty in processing auditory information despite normal hearing ability. Symptoms include mishearing words, feeling lost in busy conversations, not picking up on sarcasm, and misinterpreting sentences. 

Through our personalized testing process, you’ll gain a full understanding of your hearing health and how CAPD might be affecting your quality of life. We also offer customized intervention plans to help you overcome the struggles that CAPD brings, including auditory training, environmental modifications, or referrals for more support. 

3. Hearing Aids 

Hearing aids remain one of the most effective tools for addressing hearing loss, with modern advancements leading to more discreet, efficient, and tailored devices.  

Advanced hearing aid technology not only amplifies sound but also helps enhance your overall quality of life, from hearing your family at the dinner table to enhancing your productivity at work. 

Our licensed audiologists will evaluate and program hearing aids to align with your unique diagnosis, lifestyle choices, budget requirements, and more. And if your devices break, no need to worry—we can fix them up quickly at our hearing aid repair shop. 

4. Lenire Tinnitus Treatment 

Dealing with an incessant ringing or fluttering in your ears? Tinnitus could be to blame. We’re proud to offer the revolutionary Lenire tinnitus treatment to help our community work past the sounds of tinnitus. 

With its patented bimodal stimulation method, Lenire has seen a 95 percent success rate in clinical trials for addressing tinnitus symptoms. This bimodal stimulation method includes noise-canceling headphones playing personalized sound therapies and the Tonguetip delivering gentle stimulation to your tongue. 

If you think Lenire could help you with your tinnitus symptoms, our specialized team is here to help!  

Commitment to Holistic Care 

Your ears do a lot more for you than just hear!  

Our team is dedicated to your comprehensive ear care, including effective earwax management, hearing aid repairs, auditory training, and more. 

Enhancing your hearing health is crucial for your improved communication and quality of life.  

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please feel free to get in touch with us via requesting a callback on our website or contact us directly at (630) 930-1025.

Dawn Heiman, AuD

Dr. Dawn Heiman is a licensed Illinois Audiologist. She is the Immediate Past President of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) as well as a member of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and the Illinois Academy of Audiology (ILAA). She is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences program within the College of Health Sciences at Rush University.

Get in Touch 

With so many myths, misconceptions, and contradictory information around hearing loss, hearing care, and hearing aids—it can become overwhelming. That’s why our team is here to help. Simply complete this form and a member of our team will call you for a friendly and no-obligation conversation to answer questions that you may have and offer professional guidance. There’s no such thing as a silly question—we’re here to help! 

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Get in Touch 

With so many myths, misconceptions, and contradictory information around hearing loss, hearing care, and hearing aids—it can become overwhelming. That’s why our team is here to help. Simply complete this form and a member of our team will call you for a friendly and no-obligation conversation to answer questions that you may have and offer professional guidance. There’s no such thing as a silly question—we’re here to help! 

Get in Touch 

With so many myths, misconceptions, and contradictory information around hearing loss, hearing care, and hearing aids—it can become overwhelming. That’s why our team is here to help. Simply complete this form and a member of our team will call you for a friendly and no-obligation conversation to answer questions that you may have and offer professional guidance. There’s no such thing as a silly question—we’re here to help!