Parent Manual

Understanding Your Child's Hearing Loss: A Guide for Parents
This manual was originally written by a parent, revised in 2006, and again in 2010.  The Manual includes chapters on acceptance of feelings and coping strategies, the auditory systems, childhood hearing loss, assistive technology, communication options, education and advocacy, and a national resource listing.
 

Pathways DVD

Pathways to Language and Communication Pathways to Language and Communication
Open-captioned – 35 minutes

This film explains the process of speech and language development, guides parents through the decision making process, and shows families using various methods of communication. Several families share their early experiences as five approaches to communication are highlighted. A new brochure, “Communication Approaches,” will accompany each film. The film has options for English and Spanish language viewing.

Parent Manual :: CD version

Understanding Your Child’s Hearing Loss:  A Guide for Parents

This CD contains the Guide for Parents as a PDF file on CD. The Manual includes chapters on acceptance of feelings and coping strategies, the auditory systems, childhood hearing loss, assistive technology, communication options, education and advocacy, and a national resource listing. NOTE: CD is only available in English.  This item is on back order until 7/5/10.

Communication Options Brochure

What Parents Should Know about Communication Approaches.

Family Responsibility Brochure

Raising Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: It's a Family Affair

Minimal Hearing Loss Brochure

Could Your Child Be Missing Out At Home and School?

Parent Choices Brochure

Making Choices About Your Child with a Hearing Loss