Your child's team

A child with hearing loss may have delays in speech, language, academic, social or emotional development because of reduced auditory input during critical language-learning years. A support team made up of your child’s hearing healthcare professional, teachers, coaches, peers, friends and family can help ensure you and your child receive the help you need.

• Check to see if your school employs resource teachers or teaching assistants who are trained in supporting children with hearing loss.
• Educational hearing healthcare professionals, speech language pathologists, school psychologists or social workers can provide support and education to a child with hearing loss.
• Your child may also benefit from the experiences of other people who are successful hearing aid wearers.
• Sharing the information on this site is an excellent start to involving others in supporting your child effectively.