This is an Early Support information resources on deafness and hearing loss and is for parent carers with children up to the age of 25 who are deaf. In it you will find information about your child’s deafness and how it will affect you and your child. The term ‘deaf’ is used to mean any level of permanent or temporary hearing loss, from mild to profound, in one or both ears.
Mentioned in this resource are the view of families, who were consulted on the content and how the resource reflects what parent carers of deaf children said they wished they had known. Deaf young people also contributed and stated what they thought was most important for their families to know.
In chapters this resource breaks down what happens in the beginning, during the early years, school years and transition into adulthood. The resource finishes with further information and resources including useful organisations and websites.