The first few weeks and months after learning about your child’s hearing difference can be a busy time with many questions and emotions. You are not alone and there are many people and programs available to offer free help to answer questions and connect you to resources to best support your deaf or hard of hearing child.
The most important reminder is to keep interacting, communicating, and bonding with your baby! Children who have a hearing difference might not learn language the same way as other typical hearing children, which can impact their development. With early care and connections to services, your family will find support to help your child develop language and communication skills.
Explore these websites to begin your learning journey: