You’re not alone
When you discover your child has a hearing loss, you can feel isolated and alone. But that’s not the case. There are many families in your situation.
The good thing is that early intervention can empower you and help your child develop the necessary skills to thrive in their pre-school years.
Navigating information
Our research highlights that what parents need is not more information on the topic of hearing loss but what is relevant for their child as they develop through different stages of life.
Information pages
At HEARO, we’ve found these to be the most important considerations for your family in the early years of your child’s development.
•Modality choices
•Communicating with your child
•Family dynamics
•Identity
•RIDBC
•Catherine Sullivan
•Shepherd Centre
•Supporting early literacy
•Social networks
•Playgroups
•Deaf adults
•Advocating for your child
•NDIS
If you need further information on any of the above topics, please reach out to our Family Support program. We provide tailored support for every stage of your child’s unique journey.
Parent mentors – these are your navigation guides!
Families tell us time and time again that there’s nothing more valuable than having a parent mentor in the early years of their child’s diagnosis.
Being able to seek advice, share stories and experiences with someone further along the journey is one of the most empowering ways that the HEARO team can support you.
Learning about hearing loss
If you’ve just found out your child has a hearing loss, you are about to embark on a journey of discovery together. You will undoubtedly have many questions from the types and causes of hearing loss to assistive devices as well as your child’s communication and social development.
Your child’s hearing by Aussie Deaf Kids is one of the most useful links to help you at the beginning of your journey.