{"id":5994,"date":"2023-11-16T22:42:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T22:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/?p=5994"},"modified":"2023-11-16T22:42:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T22:42:18","slug":"how-can-you-prepare-your-kids-for-attending-school-with-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/how-can-you-prepare-your-kids-for-attending-school-with-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can You Prepare Your Kids for Attending School With Hearing Loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 14.9% of children ages six to 19 have low or high-frequency hearing loss of at least 16 decibels<\/a>. Sending your kids with hearing loss to school for the first time may initially feel like a nerve-wracking experience. Taking a few steps to prepare your kids for attending school, going on field trips to the Exploratorium and more can help alleviate worries and set them on the right path for a better education.<\/p>\n

Pack Extra Batteries<\/h2>\n

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Dead hearing aid batteries can get in the way of your child\u2019s learning. Pack extra batteries or a charger<\/a> if your child\u2019s hearing aids use rechargeable batteries to prevent interrupted learning.<\/p>\n

Talk to Your Child\u2019s Teachers<\/h2>\n

Many schools have systems in place to accommodate children with hearing loss. You can request an aid, ASL interpreter or other accommodations to help your child during their school day.<\/p>\n

A couple of requests you can ask of your child\u2019s teacher may include:<\/p>\n