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Deafness and Attention in Deaf Children
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Deafness and Attention in Deaf Children

Mothers play an integral role in the early years of their child’s development.

Parents with lived experience raising Deaf Plus children
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Parents with lived experience raising Deaf Plus children

The acceptable term referring to deaf or hard of hearing children with additional needs is deaf plus.

Listen Hear! The Economic Impact and Cost of Hearing Loss in Australia
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Listen Hear! The Economic Impact and Cost of Hearing Loss in Australia

A study that looks at the economic impact, causes, prevalence, assessment, health and other social costs, impact on individual lives, ...

Prevalence of Additional Disabilities with Deafness: a Review of the Literature
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Prevalence of Additional Disabilities with Deafness: a Review of the Literature

The extent to which deafness may be associated with other disorders has received less attention and the few published estimates vary ...

What can we learn from the Hearing Parents of Deaf Children?
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

What can we learn from the Hearing Parents of Deaf Children?

What was this study about? Whilst many parents can agree that upon learning their child is deaf or hard of hearing, they can experience a ...

The Importance of Family Supports and Resources for Parents
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

The Importance of Family Supports and Resources for Parents

Building a support crew can be really valuable when you find out your child is deaf or hard of hearing.

Social Support for Parents of Deaf Children
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Social Support for Parents of Deaf Children

This research highlights the important role of social support for hearing parents of deaf and hard of hearing children.

Interventions on parenting styles: a literature review
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Interventions on parenting styles: a literature review

Hearing parents can benefit from programs which boost their confidence in being able to raise a deaf or hard of hearing child.

Support for parents of deaf children
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Support for parents of deaf children

Common Questions and Informed, Evidence-Based Answers.

Discovering Predictors to Successful Outcomes for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Discovering Predictors to Successful Outcomes for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children

Early identification and intervention can lead to positive outcomes in age-appropriate language skills for deaf and hard of hearing ...

Principles and Guidelines for Early Intervention
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Principles and Guidelines for Early Intervention

Once it has been confirmed that your baby or child is deaf or hard of hearing, early intervention is important.

The Impact of Childhood Hearing Loss on the Family
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

The Impact of Childhood Hearing Loss on the Family

Parenting a deaf or hard of hearing child can be challenging, but there are ways to cope and manage with this stress including ...

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