Hearing Blog & News

Performing a Daily Listening Check Using the LMH 10

Performing a Daily Listening Check Using the LMH 10

March 8, 2024

Ensuring that our students who are deaf and hard of hearing have access to optimal sound quality is a top priority at CCHAT. One way this is done is by conducting daily listening checks with each student in our program.

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At-Home Parent Resources & Activities for Children with Hearing Loss

At-Home Parent Resources & Activities for Children with Hearing Loss

February 7, 2024

CCHAT knows that a large portion of learning occurs when children are off campus and at home with family members. We’ve put together this list of online resources for parents to use to educate, entertain and engage their children when outside of school.

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How Parents Can Support the Education of Their Child with Hearing Loss

How Parents Can Support the Education of Their Child with Hearing Loss

January 12, 2024

There are many ways that parents can build on what is taught in a structured, school setting and aid in the development of their child’s listening, language and independence skills.

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Warning Signs That Your Child May Have Hearing Loss

Warning Signs That Your Child May Have Hearing Loss

December 15, 2023

More than 90% of children who are deaf and hard of hearing are born to hearing parents. Some babies may pass their newborn hearing screening before receiving a diagnosis of hearing loss later in their childhood.

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What is the 1, 3, 6 Criteria & Why it’s Important for Your Child

What is the 1, 3, 6 Criteria & Why it’s Important for Your Child

November 3, 2023

Success in reaching age-related benchmarks translates to children with hearing loss being better positioned to reach their full potential with listening and spoken language.

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Introducing Hearing Peers to a Child with Hearing Loss

Introducing Hearing Peers to a Child with Hearing Loss

October 5, 2023

In general, children are inquisitive and eager to learn about why your child wears cochlear implants or hearing aids. There are simple steps your family can take to ensure your child feels comfortable and his/her peers receive an informative introduction to listening devices and hearing loss.

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Hearing Protection Tips for Children

Hearing Protection Tips for Children

September 18, 2023

Children of all ages are often exposed to many events involving loud noise. Whether your child has typical hearing or retains residual hearing from mild-to-moderate loss, it is important to take precautions to protect their ears from potentially damaging sound.

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All Waking Hours: The Importance of Always Wearing Your Hearing-Assistive Technology

All Waking Hours: The Importance of Always Wearing Your Hearing-Assistive Technology

August 15, 2023

Early diagnosis and amplification is crucial in ensuring that your child with hearing loss is successful with listening and spoken language. But once your child is fitted with hearing aids and cochlear implants, the work is just beginning.

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Swimming and Hearing-Assistive Technology

Swimming and Hearing-Assistive Technology

July 14, 2023

With the summer months come higher temperatures and the desire for cool activities. For families of children with hearing loss, the idea of swimming and splashing around may be met with apprehension when thinking of hearing-assistive technology protection.

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Book Recommendations for Children with Hearing Loss

Book Recommendations for Children with Hearing Loss

June 14, 2023

For children with hearing loss, reading or listening to stories improves vocabulary, listening comprehension, critical thinking, concentration and knowledge.

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