Event for Families of Newly Identified Children who are deaf or hard of hearing

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The Scottish Sensory Centre in partnership with The National Deaf Children Society, hosted an event for families whose child has recently been identified as being deaf or hard of hearing.

We realise that for parents, the identification of their child's deafness may be somewhat of an unexpected event, therefore, we responded to questions about deafness, audiology, communication and children's development.

The benefit of the event was having the information in the one place. It was also a chance to meet other families. We had talks and discussions on communication development, the different types of support available, making choices, hearing aids/cochlear implants and assistive technology for school and the home.

Our aim was to offer all families a supportive and confidential environment to share experiences. A professional creche service was provided onsite.

Target Audience

Parents and carers of children and babies identified as being permanently deaf or hard of hearing in the last 18 months.

Presenters

Brian Shannan, Clarivox and SSC, Helena Leggett, Marie Cafferky and Anne Macrae, NDCS (National Deaf Children's Society), Brogan Ferguson, Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme and Kerry Anne Barrie, Deaf role model