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Virtual-based learning: A new way of learning literacy?
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Virtual-based learning: A new way of learning literacy?

In this study, research-based videos supplemented with research-based classroom activities and materials may help young deaf and hard of ...

The Effects of Vocabulary Intervention
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

The Effects of Vocabulary Intervention

Building knowledge of word meanings is essential in developing reading comprehension skills. Both broad vocabulary knowledge – the number ...

Family-Centered Practice in Early Intervention: A Comparison
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Family-Centered Practice in Early Intervention: A Comparison

Early interventions programs should offer a wide range of services to cater to the diverse needs of families and encourage parents to be ...

Flying Colours 17 March 2026

The Importance of Rich Childhood Experiences

When families and communities collaborate in positive ways, a deaf child's capacity to achieve their learning potential is significantly ...

Types of Deafness – A Summary
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Types of Deafness – A Summary

Deafness and hearing loss are described in many ways. Here’s an overview of the types of hearing loss and some of the terms frequently used ...

Who Do I Need In My Support Team?
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Who Do I Need In My Support Team?

If you have a child who’s deaf or hard of hearing, it’s important to build a team around you who can support your journey. Your family are ...

About Assistive Listening Devices
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

About Assistive Listening Devices

Here, we’ll talk about sound amplification systems. These are often used in noisy environments, such as school classrooms, to help a child ...

Discover More About Auslan
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Discover More About Auslan

Auslan (Australian Sign Language) is central to a bimodal bilingual approach for your child. Find out more about Auslan below plus links to ...

Fact Checks
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Fact Checks

Here are some some facts and figures to help combat misinformation that can be found on the internet.

Causes of Deafness – A Summary
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Causes of Deafness – A Summary

If your child has been diagnosed with deafness, it’s understandable you’d like to know what caused it. The causes of hearing loss are ...

Bimodal Bilingual Choices
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Bimodal Bilingual Choices

One of the earliest choices you'll need to make is how you'll communicate with your child. Finding a form of communication everyone in your ...

Hearing Aids – A Brief Summary
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Hearing Aids – A Brief Summary

Hearing aids might be recommended to give your child the best chance of hearing what’s going on around them, especially speech.

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