Helping Children With Hearing Disabilities Succeed in School and Life

According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), hearing loss in children delays the development of communication skills; hampers academic achievement; leads to social isolation and poor self-image; and may limit vocational choices later in life. The ASHA points out that a hearing-impaired child’s academic achievement depends, to a large extent, on parental involvement. Fortunately, parents can impact their child’s development in a number of ways. Continue reading “Helping Children With Hearing Disabilities Succeed in School and Life”