Hearing Blog & News

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.

LSL is based on the understanding that children who are deaf and hard of hearing can learn to speak, listen, read and write with the same fluency as their hearing peers.

With many schools resuming this month, it is time for parents of children with hearing loss to prepare for the upcoming year.

At CCHAT, the success of our program stems from the tremendous support we receive from parents and family members during the school year. It becomes much harder to manage during the summer when structured Listening & Spoken Language (LSL) learning stops.

The goal of an IFSP, IEP and 504 Plan is to get your child with hearing loss set up on the road to success. There are some details that differentiate each plan from the others.

The benefits of playing sports are especially important for children who are deaf and hard of hearing. While families of children with hearing loss may be hesitant to sign up for youth sports due to physical or social concerns, there are steps that can be taken to help make the experience enjoyable for everyone involved. 

If you have a child with hearing loss, it's important to recognize that early treatment and intervention are crucial first steps. Part of that process often involves obtaining a hearing aid or similar device for your child.