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Children and hearing loss

Learn about the impact of hearing loss and how to support your child

Hearing is critical for your child’s development

As your child's brain develops, it needs consistent sound from the environment. Access to communication is vital for your child to learn speech and language and develop social skills.

Important information for parents

Find out all about hearing loss and get expert advice on how to support your child's development.

Infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers

Understand more about hearing loss and its impact on infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

School-aged children with 
hearing loss

Explore the challenges faced by school-aged children with hearing loss, and how you can support them.

Teenagers with hearing loss

Find out about the challenges faced by teens with hearing loss, and how hearing technology can support them.

Hearing aids for children and teens

Find out more about our pediatric hearing aids