{"id":3512,"date":"2025-04-16T19:39:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T23:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/?p=3512"},"modified":"2025-04-16T19:40:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T23:40:06","slug":"how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-hearing-loss-and-deaf-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-hearing-loss-and-deaf-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Talk to Your Child About Hearing Loss and Deaf Awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Helping children understand <a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-loss\/\">hearing loss<\/a> early on is a great way to promote empathy, inclusivity and communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe a classmate wears hearing aids, or your child recently saw someone using sign language at Brookfield Park. Whatever the spark, it\u2019s a perfect opportunity to teach your child about hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"explaining-hearing-loss\">Explaining Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-person-with-hand-behind-ear.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of hand behind ear\" class=\"wp-image-3515\" style=\"width:530px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-person-with-hand-behind-ear.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-person-with-hand-behind-ear-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-person-with-hand-behind-ear-256x171.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Children appreciate simple, straightforward explanations. Use age-appropriate language to help them grasp what hearing loss is and how it affects people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few easy ways to describe hearing loss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Some people\u2019s ears work differently, so they can\u2019t the same.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Some are born that way, and others lose hearing later in life.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Extremely loud noises can sometimes hurt people\u2019s hearing.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;People with hearing loss might use sign language to talk.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Hearing aids are tools that help some people hear better.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also make it more engaging by reading children&#8217;s books that feature characters with hearing loss or watching shows that include sign language users. Let your child listen to simulated hearing loss audio clips to help them understand what it might feel like.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"answering-questions\">Answering Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Children can be curious. &nbsp;The curiosity is a chance to teach inclusivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are ways to keep the conversation constructive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teach them basic ASL signs like hello and thank you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Normalize assistive devices like hearing aids or captioned devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"everyday-practices-to-support-communication-and-awareness\">Everyday Practices to Support Communication and Awareness<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Helping your child connect with others who have hearing loss starts at home. Practice good communication habits together:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Speak clearly and face the person you\u2019re talking to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce background noise, like muting the TV or turning off music when having a conversation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show what it means to listen carefully, not just with your ears, but with your attention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Families can make hearing health a part of their routine. Schedule regular hearing checks and talk openly about how important our ears are. By treating hearing as part of overall wellness, you\u2019re helping your child grow up confident and compassionate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more or schedule a <a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-loss\/hearing-tests\/\">hearing test<\/a> for you or your loved ones, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Augusta &#8211; Aiken ENT &amp; Allergy<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/causes-of-rapid-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">Causes of Rapid Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/how-cleaning-hearing-aids-prevents-infection\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Cleaning Hearing Aids Prevents Infection<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/tips-for-practicing-good-strep-throat-care\/\" class=\"related-post\">Tips for Practicing Good Strep Throat Care<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Helping children understand hearing loss early on is a great way to promote empathy, inclusivity and communication. Maybe a classmate wears hearing aids, or your child recently saw someone using sign language at Brookfield Park. Whatever the spark, it\u2019s a perfect opportunity to teach your child about hearing loss. 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