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hearing loss in society. World Hearing Day also aims to bring attention to services and interventions that can be provided to children with hearing impairments. Early screenings and education, for example, can gives children with hearing impairments a better chance of developing at the same rate as their peers. Last year, the Ida Institute ran a competition [...] competition with technical support from WHO to source the logo for World Hearing Day. The winning logo was designed by the China Rehabilitation Research Center for Deaf Children . How will you be celebrating World Hearing Day? Visit the WHO’s website to learn more about the day and download materials , or our Ideas Worth Hearing page for inspiration,

China Research and Rehabilitation Center for Deaf Children in Beijing, China, and sourced through a competition hosted by the Ida Institute last year. Over 100 participants attended the event, which focused on the prevention of childhood hearing loss and the importance of identifying hearing loss in children as early as possible. This was in keeping with [...] “ Childhood Hearing Loss: Act Now, Here is How .” Three case studies of different initiatives from around the world were presented to demonstrate what can be done to help children with hearing impairments. WHO Disability and Rehabilitation Coordinator Prof. Maria Alarcos Cieza also related information about a motion presented by Russian representatives

that I did not catch and I did not ask them to repeat because I did not want to disrupt their happiness in telling me. It sounds as if I was considerate, but I was not. My children have since told me, that they felt as if a bucket of cold water was spilled on them, when I put on my polite and smiling face and said, “yeah?!” The Fear of Not Hearing Correctly

Published: 30-03-2016 14:42

Wellness Emotional wellness is based on how you feel. It is important to our overall health that we keep a healthy emotional life. For younger children, this may mean spending time with adults or other children with hearing loss. This helps them learn to understand themselves and cope with the challenges life can bring. It also involves the ability to [...] Intellectual wellness means that you stay curious and engage in learning new things. For younger children, this can mean learning about their own hearing and hearing care, and being able to report when amplification devices are not working. Older children will be able to describe different kinds of hearing treatment and how their hearing loss affects [...] or in complex social situations. With the help of the adults around them, children with hearing loss can learn to build in listening breaks during their day to help maintain physical wellness. Being able to take care of your own physical safety is also important. For children and young adults, this can mean learning to navigate safely in traffic or

presentation, “ Understanding the Patient Journey of Children with CIs and their Families ,” followed up on the Ida Institute’s 2015 seminar, “ Successes, Gaps and Challenges in CI Rehabilitation: The CI Journey for Children and their Families .” Participants got to see video interviews with parents of children with CIs, discuss the needs of the families, and

Published: 27-04-2016 15:33

own ideas to try tasks on your own or with friends. You like to make some decisions on your own, and it is good to know that you can still ask for help if you need it. Some children feel they need time on their own from time to time. Using your hearing aids may bother you more. Talk to your teacher or parents about this to find out what can be done to [...] Please accept marketing cookies to view this content. Did you notice? The environment is: Busy Noisy Active Many people talking at once Socially, you need to: Get to know other children and talk to your friends Understand what your classmates are saying and adjust the way you behave Choose between activities and make decisions Work together with others You

Published: 04-05-2016 17:10

this age, children develop an increased awareness of themselves and their world. They eagerly attempt new tasks and play activities. When they are successful, children gain self-confidence and learn to steer their own lives. When attempts fail or the child is criticized, he or she may feel guilty, incompetent, and helpless. At this age children see the [...] emotional, and intellectual development and children begin to enjoy playing with other children. It is important to support their curiosity and their joy in learning. Please accept marketing cookies to view this content. Did you notice? The environment is: Noisy Busy Varied activities at the same time Socially, children need to: Work cooperatively Participate [...] Choose between activities Manage changing from one activity to the next Understand and comply with the rules of the classroom Learn directly from another and also incidentally Children need to be able to: Indicate if their technology is not working Inform if they cannot hear Focus in noise Be able to choose and make decisions Navigate a socially complex

Published: 04-05-2016 17:24

Be inspired by others Am I ready? Develop new skills Practical suggestions for how to learn and grow For parents: Many families have indicated a desire to help their children develop the ability to steer their own lives in directions that are meaningful and satisfying to them. As with all growth, reaching this goal involves continuously building and [...] you can do with your child to begin practicing these skills. When you have done them, you can make up other exercises yourself to help your child develop the skills. For children Here are some fun activities you can try out with your family at home or with your friends at school. They can teach you about things like how to choose the things you like

Published: 09-05-2016 15:59

by others Am I ready? Develop new skills We can learn a lot by listening to the experience of others who have been in the same situation as we are in. In the videos below, children with hearing loss and their families share their personal stories of what it was like to grow up with a hearing loss and which particular challenges they faced when they were

of British Columbia, is investigating the impact of hearing loss on the families of children who have survived cancer. Hearing loss is a notable side effect of chemotherapy in children, and the study will look at what information is needed to support these children and their parents in their hearing rehabilitation. A multi-disciplinary team including