In this episode Alice talks about Ezreal’s diagnosis of hearing loss, their journey so far and the importance of advocating for your child and getting the help your child needs from services.
Hearing loss can range from mild through to profound.
Ezreal has currently been diagnosed as having moderate -severe hearing loss in one ear and moderate loss in the other. His hearing aids give his better access to speech, sounds and conversations around him
In this episode Alice talks about the diagnostic process:
- Initial hearing tests and audiometry at hospital
- Meeting with an audiologist
- The emotional impact on the family
- Alice and Tolu initial reactions and concerns
- Support systems: family, friends, and hearing loss communities
- Ezreal’s personal experiences and coping strategies.
Alice mentions support available for children and what Ezreal uses:
- Hearing aids: types, fitting process, and maintenance.
- Assistive listening devices.
- Communication strategies: lip-reading, sign language, and speech therapy.
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Please contact the following organisations if you need any help or want support:
- National Deaf Children's Society - https://www.ndcs.org.uk/
- British Sign Language - https://www.british-sign.co.uk/
- Great Ormond Street Hospital - https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/
- NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hearing-loss/
Thank you for listening
All our love
Alice and Margaret xxx
