School

Every day children are presented with new information. Every day they learn new lessons – whether sitting quietly in a classroom or completely caught up in play.

Teachers are part of the support team

Your child’s teachers are a critical part of the team helping your child on his or her way through life. Children with severe hearing loss will usually attend special schools for hearing impaired children. But when possible, many parents prefer that their child attend a regular local school instead of a special school.

If your child attends a regular school, it is important to make sure that the teachers are educated as to the unique needs of a hearing impaired child. Once these needs are met, most children will do quite well. Teachers need to understand the importance of your child’s listening environment.

In addition to the effect hearing has on education, your child’s social and psychological well-being in school can depend on a good listening environment. It is important for a child to be a part of the activities around him or her.

School checklist

If possible, choose your child’s school according to the level of support that the school can offer students with hearing impairment. Certain teachers may provide special services.

We have compiled a school checklist which should be considered when choosing a school for your child.

If you cannot choose the school your child will be attending, you may want to give a copy of the checklist to the school administration in order to make them aware of the special considerations required to educate your child.

Read about the SCOLA FM system that makes everyday communication easier, for example for children in a classroom.