Professionals Supporting Children with Hearing Loss
We are committed to well-being of children with hearing loss. This includes building strong partnerships with the professionals who support deaf and hard of hearing children, and their families, in many contexts.
This resource page is designed for students, educators, healthcare professionals, therapists, and others involved in the care and education of children with hearing loss. Here, you’ll find valuable tools, research, and strategies to enhance your work and help ensure the children you work with receive the best possible care and opportunities for growth.
We believe every child deserves the chance to thrive, and we hope these resources will empower you in your role in creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for children with hearing loss.
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES & DOWNLOADS
Are you a health care professional looking for resources for a child who has a hearing loss or suspected hearing loss?
The following resources can help you learn more about newborn hearing screenings, hearing technology, and facts about hearing loss. You’ll also find helpful information to support early identification, guide families through the next steps, and connect children with appropriate services and support. Early identification and intervention are important in helping children develop communication, language, and listening skills.
These resources can help you feel more confident in answering families’ questions and providing guidance as they navigate their child’s hearing health journey.
The Latest Technology Available
Explore newer hearing technologies, benefits and considerations for upgrading devices.
EDUCATOR RESOURCES & DOWNLOADS
Are you an educator looking for resources to support a student who has hearing loss or suspected hearing loss?
The following resources can help you learn more about education support in the classroom, IEPs and 504 plans, language development, and ways to support students in the classroom. You’ll also find helpful information about communication strategies, creating an accessible learning environment, and working with families and other professionals to meet each student’s unique needs.
Understanding hearing loss and its potential impact on learning can help you provide meaningful support and create opportunities for students to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. These resources can help you feel more confident in supporting students with hearing loss and helping them reach their full potential.
Working with Students with Hearing Loss
Practical strategies for supporting students with hearing loss at school.
Risk Factors for Hearing Loss
Learn common hearing loss risk factors and signs in children.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & DOWNLOADS
Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) Systems
An overview of assistive systems that improve access to sound.
The Latest Technology Available
Explore newer hearing technologies, benefits and considerations for upgrading devices.
Using an RM/ALD/HAT System
Practical guidance for properly using remote microphone and listening systems.
Interested in a Career in DHH?
Explore career paths that make a difference in the lives of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Learn more about professions in audiology, speech-language pathology, interpreting, deaf education, and more.
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