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An Invisible Barrier: How to Develop Phone Conversation Skills?
Your child is highly successful in face-to-face communication — thanks to their hearing aid or cochlear implant, they can have wonderful conversations by benefiting from lip-reading and gestures. But when it comes to answering a ringing phone, do they suddenly pull back, hand it over to you, or avoid speaking altogether?
Reading and Writing Process in Hearing Impairment: Interactive Book Reading
Is your child struggling to comprehend what they read or to focus on books? Discover interactive book reading strategies for literacy and early literacy skills in children with hearing impairment.
A New Door for Non-Verbal Children: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Can you see in your child's eyes that they want to tell you something, yet the words just won't come — leaving you unable to fully understand what they need? When children cannot express themselves when they are thirsty, cannot reach a favorite toy, or are in pain, the resulting tantrums, crying, and withdrawal can be an extremely exhausting process for parents.
My Child Can't Hear Me in Noisy Environments: Auditory Attention Exercises
You may have noticed that everything goes smoothly at home one-on-one with your child — they turn to look at you when you call and easily understand your instructions. However, if you find that your child seems unable to hear you in a crowded park, a noisy schoolyard, or a busy shopping center, this may not be a problem with their hearing device; it could be an "auditory attention" skill that needs to be developed.
After the Device: Hearing Training at Home and Sound Awareness
The first moment your child is introduced to a hearing aid or cochlear implant is undoubtedly one of the most unforgettable milestones of your life. While your child's first steps into the world of sound bring great excitement, the period following the fitting of the device can often be confusing for parents. You've fitted the device — so what happens now? How will your child make sense of this complex array of sounds they are hearing?