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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.
Who do I need in my support team? Hints, links and more.
If you have a child who’s deaf or hard of hearing, it’s important to build a team around you who can support your journey. Your family are at the heart of that team, which will also include a range of health and education professionals.
What do occupational therapists do?
Occupational therapists are university-qualified allied health professionals who help people improve their everyday function.
My child is deaf and has additional needs.
It’s estimated up to 40% of children who are deaf or hard of hearing have additional needs. These can be related to health, social and/or educational development. The accepted term when referring to deaf and hard of hearing children with additional needs is 'deaf plus'.
