Hearing Blog & News

For children with hearing loss, reading or listening to stories improves vocabulary, listening comprehension, critical thinking, concentration and knowledge.

It’s never too early to have your child’s hearing tested. Early diagnosis is a critical component of long-term success.

Hearing aids, cochlear implants and other assistive devices can help with hearing loss, but inside the classroom, there are a number of solutions that can increase the fidelity and clarity of sound quality.

Successful outcomes for children who are deaf and hard of hearing are possible when hearing-assistive technology is accompanied by specialized training in listening and spoken language. One key component of this training is regular speech therapy.

As awareness surrounding accessibility for people with hearing loss continues to grow, many organizations and businesses are taking steps to ensure that sound quality is a priority, specifically for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Handling an emergency can be difficult for everyone, and these challenges can be especially magnified for children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Being prepared for these situations and knowing what to do should one occur is critical for families with children who have hearing loss.

Your child benefits most when you take a proactive approach to playtime. Incorporating plenty of listening and language opportunities will help children develop their communication skills, all while having fun!

We are grateful for our generous donors who help amplify the success of each child we serve.We anticipate that 2023 will be another amazing year of growth for CCHAT students who are deaf and hard of hearing. This holiday season, please support us as we continue to empower our children with the skills they need to thrive - now, tomorrow and always.

Whether slow and soothing or fast and upbeat, music provides joy and entertainment for everyone. For children with hearing loss, research shows that music also serves as an invaluable language development tool.

It is highly important that children who are deaf and hard of hearing wear their listening devices for all waking hours. However, this can sometimes be difficult with younger children.