Parenting a child with a hearing loss

Children are born with an open mind. Completely free of prejudice. Totally accepting the world around them. A hearing impaired child has no concept of being "handicapped" unless he or she is made to feel that way.

Humans are incredible at compensating for physical or mental shortcomings. In fact, each and every one of us have something, major or minor, which we work around every day, be it poor vision, a weak constitution or a short temper.

The impressions your child’s family and friends have about hearing impairment can have great influence on your child’s self-image and self-confidence. Your efforts to be well informed, open, supportive and, in general, positive about hearing loss, help your child keep the wonderful open mind and positive attitude he or she was born with.

This article courtesy of Widex

Hearing Loss Indicators -
There are conditions which may occur before birth, during infancy or in childhood that may affect a child's ability to hear normally.

Getting the Help your child needs -
As a parent, you have the opportunity to be involved in the professional care your child receives.

Accepting your child's hearing loss -
Once you have discovered that your child has a hearing loss, a demanding time begins for you and your family.