Some families turn a child’s hearing issues into a chance to find and learn language in all situations and environments, according to blogger mum, Kristen Johnson (“No Small Thing“), whose third child has hearing issues.
Read SpeechBuddy: How To Help A Child With Hearing Loss
Kristen’s top tips for parent-child communication at home:
- Turn off appliances when talking with a child who has hearing issues
- Test your child’s hearing by talking without letting them see your face
- Speak slowly and clearly without exaggerating sounds or your mouth
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