// var couponwidthdefault='358'; // var couponheightdefault='480'; // var couponiddefault='39'; function validateForm(theForm) { // Customize these calls for your form // Start -------> if (!validFirstName(theForm.FirstName)) return false; if (!validLastName(theForm.LastName)) return false; if (!validRequired(theForm.Email,"email")) return false; if (!validEmail(theForm.Email,"Email",true)) return false; // <--------- End validateCustomForm(theForm); return true; } //original javascript, it doesn't seem to be used anywhere on this site. // var textnumber = 29 ; var randomnumber = Math.random() ; var rand1 = Math.round( (textnumber-1) * randomnumber) + 1 ; text = new Array text[1] = "Hearing loss is the most common congenital anomaly found in newborns. The State of Georgia has mandated that hospitals perform hearing screenings prior to infant discharge." text[2] = "Approximately 6 / 1000 babies are born with a significant hearing loss (White, Nehl and Thompson, 1998)." text[3] = "14.9 % of US children aged six to nineteen years of age have a measurable hearing loss in one or both ears (Niskar et al, 1998)." text[4] = "Any degree of hearing loss can be educationally handicapping for children. Even children with mild to moderate hearing losses can miss up to 50% of classroom discussions. Unmanaged hearing loss in children can affect their speech and language development, academic capabilities and educational development, and self-image and social / emotional development." text[5] = "Studies estimate that as much as 90% of what young children learn is attributable to the reception of incidental conversations around them (Flexer, 1993)." text[6] = "37% of all children with only minimal hearing loss fail at least one grade (Bess, 1998)." text[7] = "All children can be evaluated for hearing loss. Even children who are only minutes old can have their hearing assessed using tests that are safe, painless and easy to administer." text[8] = "Recent NIH studies have shown that children with hearing loss who are identified and receive early intervention prior to six months of age develop significantly better language ability than children identified after six months." text[9] = "The average age of identification of early-onset hearing loss in the U.S. is two years of age." text[10] = "The most common type of hearing loss is sensorineural hearing loss. There are many different causes of sensorineural hearing loss, including congenital infections, medications, noise, and genetics. In 50 % of congenital hearing loss cases, a cause is never found." text[11] = "Sensorineural hearing loss can also develop later in life for various reasons, one of which is excessive exposure to loud noise. Very loud noise can damage one's hearing, and can do so permanently. Exposure to high intensity noise can permanently damage the inner ear. Headphones, rock concerts, video arcades, and very loud noised should be avoided if possible, and if unavoidable, protective earplugs should be worn during exposure." text[12] = "Another type of hearing loss is conductive hearing loss. Conductive hearing loss is the result of something affecting the outer or middle ear, such as ear infections associated with fluid in the middle ear space. It is common to have a mild "temporary" hearing loss due to fluid in the middle ear space." text[13] = "Even mild hearing loss, such as the kind seen with otitis media, can affect a child educationally. A child with this type of hearing loss can miss up to 30 -50 percent of what the classroom teacher says." text[14] = "If your child's ear infections are treated appropriately and always resolve with treatment, it is unlikely that they will result in a permanent hearing loss. It is important, however, that children be seen and followed closely by a physician or an audiologist for these types of infections to prevent any permanent damage." text[15] = "How can I tell if my child has hearing loss? Hearing loss is invisible, and the signs are subtle in young children. If children are not reaching the speech and language milestones at the appropriate levels, or you suspect your child has hearing difficulties, they should see their physician or audiologist to have their hearing tested." text[16] = "Children of ANY age can have their hearing assessed. Children even minutes old can be screened for hearing loss. The earlier a child is diagnosed with hearing loss, the earlier they can obtain appropriate treatment, and consequently develop speech and language skills along with their peers." text[17] = " The use of hearing instruments is an integral part of the habilitation process. Most infants and children with hearing loss wear behind the ear hearing aids. These hearing aids allow access to sounds in their enviroment.Hearing aids can often reduce the effects of hearing loss. Hearing aids can make soft sounds louder and can make listening easier." text[18] = "Hearing aids are sophisicated instruments. They are available with digital and computer programmable technology, to allow the best sound possible." text[19] = "Hearing aids and earmolds are available in different colors and styles, to accommodate the needs of the pediatric population. It is not unusual for young children to want "fun" colors of earmolds, or hearing aids!" text[20] = "Dizziness and balance problems are the second most common reason people visit a physician. (Low back pain is the most common reason.)" text[21] = "About 40% of people over the age of 40 will experience dizziness at some time." text[22] = "It is estimated that problems with the inner ear account for 45% of complaints of dizziness in adults." text[23] = "Damage to the inner ear can cause problems with keeping the eyes focused with head movement, staying balanced, walking smoothly, and performing home care and work tasks." text[24] = "Vestibular rehabilitation is a type of physical therapy that is designed to help dizziness and imbalance." text[25] = "Over 80% of people who participate in vestibular therapy report a decrease or resolution of their dizziness and imbalance." text[26] = "The Hearing Health Care Centers have a physical therapist on staff who is an expert in treating folks with dizziness and imbalance." text[27] = "Over 20% of the North American population are allergic to inhaled pollen, molds, animal danders, or indoor dusts." text[28] = "About 6% of us also have asthma." text[29] = "The percent of the population troubled by allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or asthma is steadily increasing." var mytext = text[rand1]