| Check out the September issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research. In this edition: See, Hear, Speak Are Kids’ Senses Ready for School? Early classroom success depends on healthy hearing, vision, speech and language. If a child has problems in these areas, the sooner they’re spotted, the better they can be treated. Read more about hearing, language and vision at school.
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