Your Involvement is Key.

As a parent, involvement in your child's overall development is very important. And this is especially true when your child has a hearing loss. The more time, patience, love and support you provide, the easier it will be for your child to realize his or her fullest potential. It will also assist other important developmental factors, such as verbal and social interaction. If your child is of school age, you should schedule time to talk with teachers and other school staff. Be sure they know what special care is needed for a child with hearing loss in a noisy environment, such as in a classroom or lunchroom. Teachers and other staff should be familiar with the value of speaking directly to your child, and helping him or her to use lip-reading to understand what's being said.

Contact a Local Hearing Care Professional

To get more information, contact a Hearing Care Professional. To find one in your area, enter your ZIP code in the form on the left, or go to our search page to search by an entire state. Make sure that the Hearing Care Professional you choose offers pediatric services.