{"id":1075,"date":"2022-07-29T18:46:05","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T23:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/?p=1075"},"modified":"2022-07-29T18:46:07","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T23:46:07","slug":"how-to-help-your-child-with-hearing-loss-navigate-social-situations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/how-to-help-your-child-with-hearing-loss-navigate-social-situations\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Help Your Child with Hearing Loss Navigate Social Situations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It may surprise you to learn that <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a> is fairly common in children. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/hearingloss\/data.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>, 1.7 per 1,000 babies is born with hearing loss, and almost 15% of children ages six to 19 have frequency of at least 16 decibels in one or both ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child is among this population, you may have concerns about them developing social skills. Below we provide tips to help you child navigate social situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Early Years<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/young-child-ear-exam-tubes-1280x854.jpg\" alt=\"A Baby and her doctor\" class=\"wp-image-1077\" width=\"249\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/young-child-ear-exam-tubes-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/young-child-ear-exam-tubes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/young-child-ear-exam-tubes-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/young-child-ear-exam-tubes-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you child is an infant, toddler or preschooler, you can improve their social skills by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Reading to them. <\/strong>Reading together and discussing ideas is a great way to improve your child\u2019s speech-language skills from an early age. You can read books with hearing loss characters so your child knows they\u2019re not alone.<\/li><li>Scheduling play dates. Playdates, even at a young age, can help your child learn to interact with their peers. Watching you interact with other adults can also benefit your child.<\/li><li>Joining a music class. Music plays an essential role in auditory development; your child will enjoy participating with other kids.<\/li><li><strong>Reducing background noise.<\/strong> Whether your child is having a play date or you\u2019re trying to give them instructions, it\u2019s important to try to reduce background noise as much as possible so they can better hear and understand.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The School Years &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your child reaches the school years, you can promote socialization by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Talking to their teachers and coaches. <\/strong>It\u2019s important that your child\u2019s teachers and coaches at <a href=\"https:\/\/edmondschools.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edmond Public Schools<\/a> understand your child\u2019s hearing loss and what communication strategies are effective for them.<\/li><li><strong>Enrolling them in after-school activities. <\/strong>Not only will this allow your child to explore their interests, they\u2019ll also be able to interact with their peers who share them.<\/li><li><strong>Connecting with families. <\/strong>When your child makes friends, reaching out to their parents to schedule play dates and get to know each other can help your child socialize beyond school hours. In addition, one good friendship often opens the door to others.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/hearing-loss\/testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing tests<\/a> or to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">Hearing Care by Hough<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-a-hearing-test-tips-for-a-stress-free-experience\/\" class=\"related-post\">How to Prepare Your Child for a Hearing Test: Tips for a Stress-Free Experience<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/can-hearing-loss-be-reversed\/\" class=\"related-post\">Can Hearing Loss Be Reversed<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/what-to-know-about-adjusting-your-hearing-aid-settings-remotely\/\" class=\"related-post\">What To Know About Adjusting Your Hearing Aid Settings Remotely<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It may surprise you to learn that hearing loss is fairly common in children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.7 per 1,000 babies is born with hearing loss, and almost 15% of children ages six to 19 have frequency of at least 16 decibels in one or both ears. 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