When you change routine
When planning activities like holidays that are not part of your family’s regular routine, take the time to share the information with your child who is deaf or hard of hearing. They are unlikely to learn what’s happening from overhearing your conversations. Download the Real Life Tips infographic. More information: Building a routine | NDCS […]
Turn on the light
Turn on the light or use night lights in your child’s bedroom when saying goodnight! Your child is unlikely to be wearing any hearing devices in bed and will be better able to see you and lip read. Download the Real Life Tip infographic.
Smile often
Have a look at our tips on growing up with hearing loss, which include… Smile as often as possible – because a smile means much more to a child with a hearing loss. Download the Real Life Tip infographic. More information: Growing up with a hearing loss
Siblings
Healthy sibling relationships can be a wonderful source of love and support. Siblings help each other to learn about fairness, cooperation, kindness and caring – often the hard way. Sibling arguments are a normal part of learning. Brothers and sisters of children who are deaf or hard of hearing can feel like the forgotten ones […]
Multilingualism – family language strategy
Multilingualism is a SUPERPOWER! Don’t be discouraged from teaching your child a second or third language just because they are deaf or hard of hearing. There are strategies families can use to help their children with hearing loss to be successful multilingual learners. These include planning and goal setting, developing family language strategies and keeping […]
Keep on loving
Keep loving, dreaming and expecting great things for your child! Download the Real Life Tip infographic.
Bath time with your baby or child who is deaf
National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) UK have some great tips for when you are bathing your baby or young child who is deaf or hard of hearing. For example, make sure you are visual throughout the bathing experience. We also have some tips on bath time being a good opportunity to learn through play. So […]
Tips for coaches and playing sport
Tips for playing sport… For coaches or referees: use visual aids, signals & physical demonstrations ensure player has understood instructions – explain adjustments to team mates use lights, flags or arm raise to start a race allow player to tap referee to gain attention For player or player’s family: effective positioning e.g. in front of […]
Sun protection and humidity
Moisture, heat and humidity are enemies of hearing aids and cochlear implants. They can affect the electronics, cause corrosion and shorten battery life. There are a few things you can teach your kids as they return to school so they are sun-safe and their hearing aids or implants stay in good working order. Apply sunscreen […]
Ways to manage your NDIS funding
Ways to manage your NDIS funding… Self-managed: offers more choice, flexibility, and control need to pay up front for services/products responsible for record keeping Plan management: a provider supports you in managing the plan request at planning time so funding for the plan manager can be included in your plan have the expertise and can […]
Should I self-manage NDIS funding?
We recently polled our FB groups and learnt that over 50% of parents self-managed their child’s NDIS plan and 75% of these parents would recommend self-management to other parents. Your decision to self-manage may be influenced by the complexity of your child’s plan, your confidence in your organisational and record-keeping skills, or your lack of […]
