Am I ready?

How do you feel most of the time?

 

How does wearing your hearing aids or cochlear implants make you feel?

 

How does not wearing your hearing aids or cochlear implants make you feel?

 

What are some good things about wearing your hearing aids or cochlear implants?

 

Who can help you if you have problems hearing?

 

When you wear your hearing aids or cochlear implant, how well do you hear people speak?

 

When you're not wearing your hearing aids or cochlear implant, how well do you hear people speak?

 

Do you have friends you can play with at school?

 

Can you hear and take part when your family talks around the dinner table at home?

 

How do you feel about telling others about your hearing aids or cochlear implants?

 

Do you know how to change your batteries?

 

Do you tell your parents or teacher if your hearing aids or cochlear implants aren't working?

 

If you cannot hear your teacher, do you have some ideas for what you can do?

 

What could you do?

 

Discuss your answers with your child's hearing care professional to make sure they get the support they need.