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The Role of Speech and Language Therapist with Hearing Impairment

Developing good language skills right from birth is very important for children with hearing loss. Learning to play, listen and interact will all have a big impact on speech and language development.

A Speech and Language Therapist may be involved in lots of different ways. They may:

Work jointly with other professionals such as the Teachers of the Deaf, Audiologist and educational professionals to help advise on the best language environment for your child

Monitor and assess your child’s speech and language development

Give parents/carers advice and guidance about the best ways to communicate with their child

Provide ideas and model activities to help develop listening, speech and language skills

Contribute as part of a multi-agency team supporting  your child

Provide therapy to develop your child’s speech and language skills

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Story to support a child getting hearing aids

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Tips for supporting children with a mild hearing loss

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Tips for supporting children with a mild hearing loss

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Please click here to watch this video produced by the National Deaf Children’s Society

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Tips for teaching deaf children with a mild hearing loss

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Supporting Glue Ear in the classroom

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Many children get Glue Ear when they are growing which can impact on speech and language development.
Click on the fact sheet below  for information

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                                    Hearing Impairment 

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                                    Hearing Impairment 

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Hearing difficulties can affect development of all or just some areas of speech and language, depending on the type and severity of the deafness.

Hearing impairment can vary from mild through to profound. The National Deaf Children's society explains the difference between the two main types of deafness as:

Sensori-neural deafness, or nerve deafness as it is sometimes called, is a hearing loss in the inner ear.

Conductive deafness means that sound cannot pass through the outer and middle ear into the inner ear. This is often caused by blockages such as wax in the outer ear or fluid in the middle ear (glue ear).

Many children with conductive deafness are unable to hear certain speech sounds clearly, which in turn, affects their ability to say the words clearly. They may also have problems listening and concentrating, so their general language development may be delayed as well.

If you have concerns about your child's hearing ask your health visitor or GP to refer them for a hearing test.

For Further Information please visit the National Deaf Children's Society www.ndcs.org.uk  , click below.

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National Deaf Children's Society | supporting deaf children

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We are the National Deaf Children's Society, the leading charity for deaf children and young people. We're here to support every deaf child who needs us.