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There is a great deal of information available on the internet about deafness. We have collected a range of the key subjects parents told us were important to them - and you can check these out right here. Just use the drop-down filters to help focus on what interests you and we will feed in the relevant content.
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My Story, My Career Path- Victor Belousov
Victor is a Youth Support Worker at Deaf Children Australia and has achieved a Bachelors in Information Technology and Systems. In his spare time he loves to mountain bike and travel.
Bimodal bilingual choices.
One of the earliest choices you’ll need to make is how you’ll communicate with your child. Finding a form of communication everyone in your family can understand is very important. Your choice should reflect what’s best for your child and family.
Defending Deaf Culture: The Case of Cochlear Implants.
Deafness is recognised as a cultural identity rather than a disability.
Children With Cochlear Implants: Changing Perspectives.
Deciding whether your child should receive cochlear implants is a challenging process for many parents. New research is changing perceptions about cochlear implants.
Beyond Early Intervention: Supports for School-Aged Children.
Improved intervention strategies for school-aged children with cochlear implants is needed to support learning.
Impact of Learning Environment on Children with a Cochlear Implant.
For children who have difficulty with interpreting and understanding speech, the listening environment could be improved to support their needs.
What do audiologists do?
Audiologists are highly qualified allied health professionals trained to assess, diagnose, and treat hearing loss.
My story, my career path - Laura Sampson
Laura is an NDIS Support Coordinator. She has a passion for working with families and helping children reach their potential.
Cochlear Implant Access in Six Developed Countries
Newborn hearing screening and the system of healthcare reimbursement contributes to Australia's high number of cochlear implant usage.
All about cochlear implants
Cochlear implants might be an option if your child has permanent severe or profound hearing loss or has had limited success with hearing aids. Here’s some information to help you understand what they are, how they work, and whether your child might benefit from them.
