Be a Hero for Your Child’s Future
Your child's hearing is crucial for their future success and a lifetime of learning and discovery. Did you know that hearing helps our brains to develop and supports a child to be able to talk, learn, and build social connections?
That's why early treatment for childhood hearing loss is so important.
Unlock the joy of hearing for your child’s future!
Our free guide will give you everything you need to help your child thrive—download it now.
Help Your Child Reach Their Memorable Milestones
There are many milestones to celebrate as your child grows. Their babbling and first words, the first day at school, their first sleep-over with friends. But did you know that infant hearing loss can delay these special moments? However, the earlier hearing loss is treated, the greater the chance your child will develop like other children and live a life full of possibilities.
Speech & Language
Social Interactions
Learning
Music Enjoyment
Playing Sport
Speech & Language Skills
Hearing is essential for a child to develop speech and language skills. Children with untreated hearing loss may find it difficult to learn these abilities at the same pace as their peers—which can impact their communication skills, schoolwork, and hobbies.
However early access to sound with cochlear implants gives children the best possible chance to develop strong speech and language skills.
Social Interactions
Developing positive social skills is crucial for children to help them build strong relationships and navigate the complex social world around them. However, children with hearing loss may face challenges when it comes to socializing due to difficulties hearing and understanding others.
With early treatment and the right technology, children with hearing loss can feel more confident and comfortable in social interactions and develop strong social skills.
Learning
Hearing helps to develop the brain and reinforce lifelong learning. Difficulties understanding family, friends, and teachers can be frustrating for a child and can slow their engagement and involvement when learning, ultimately affecting their performance.
Treating hearing loss early allows children to better understand verbal cues and tasks, participate in mainstream schools, and communicate more effectively.
Music Enjoyment
Music is essential for children’s creativity and self-expression. However, hearing loss can make it difficult to follow rhythms and sounds clearly, making it hard to enjoy or perform music.
Early intervention and cochlear implants can help children hear music more clearly and accurately so that they can enjoy music to the fullest.
Playing Sport
Sports are key for children of all ages to increase overall well-being, confidence, and learn teamwork, as well as train their social skills. Communication difficulties caused by hearing loss can leave children feeling excluded and faced with challenges when it comes to participating in sports.
Early treatment of hearing loss can help children overcome these challenges and allow them to participate in sports along with their friends.
A Roadmap to Hearing
Learning that your child has failed their newborn hearing screening test or has developed hearing loss over time can feel overwhelming. But you're not alone. We’re here to help you get the support and guidance you need.
We’ve collected key information about hearing loss and hearing loss treatment, focusing on cochlear implants and insights from other parents who have been through a similar journey. Our comprehensive free info kit will help answer some of your questions or concerns about hearing loss and give you everything you need to help your child thrive and live their life to the fullest.
If you have any questions, please leave a comment in the contact form. Our team at MED-EL will provide you with personalized support.
Don't wait—start your child's hearing journey today.
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Real Parents. Real Stories. Here to Help.
"I can’t fathom what his life would look like without the implants. He does everything his hearing peers do; he does activities and has hobbies like reading and fencing. Liam’s implants are a part of him but do not define or limit him in any way! Because of his implants, he now has exactly the life I envisioned for him as a baby."
Colleen,
parent of cochlear implant recipient
