AGES AND STAGES
FHSR was started by parents like you and the Board of Directors is comprised of parents of deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) children, adults with hearing loss and professionals that serve DHH children. We have been where you are and want to share what we have learned during our experiences.
The Ages and Stages pages were developed with multiple experts in hearing loss, audiology, music therapy and speech/language therapy. Take time to explore and search for information ranging from education and speech language therapy to deaf culture and audiology as well as technology and other resources for you and your child.
VISIT YOUR CHILD'S AGE AND STAGES SECTION
New Parent Resource Downloads Now Available!
Developed by Dr. Anna Tess our Education Coordinator, our Education Resources deliver valuable insights and information. All downloads are available in English and Spanish.
- The Parent Resource Guide has information about parent rights, the IEP process, accommodation and modifications for children with hearing loss and 504 plans.
- The Early Literacy Guide provides strategies and information to help you read with your child.
- Additional resources including Milestones and Deaf with Disability.
During the early stages of my child’s journey with hearing loss, I found it so helpful to connect with other parents of older deaf or hard of hearing children. I did this through the ParentWISE program at Lurie Children’s Hospital, Guide By Your Side and through connections made at our parent/child Early Intervention group program. I made sure to say “yes” any time someone in my network asked if I wanted to speak with someone they knew who also had a child with hearing loss.
With the uncertainty I felt surrounding her future (communication style, education setting, etc.), I loved learning how other children with hearing loss were thriving in their chosen environments and also benefited from learning about some of the challenges we could expect to face as she got older.
Raising a child with hearing loss can be isolating at times, so knowing I wasn’t alone and that others had done it before me and were successfully navigating a similar journey to mine was very comforting and empowering.
ALPHABET SOUP
ASL
ASL
American Sign Language
AT
AT
Assistive Technology
AuD
AuD
Audiologist
AVT
AVT
Auditory Verbal Therapist
CI
CI
Cochlear Implant
CLT
CLT
Cued Language Transliterator
CS
CS
Cued Speech or Cued Language
DB
DB
DeafBlind
dB
dB
Decibel
DHH
DHH
Deaf or Hard of Hearing
DTH
DTH
Developmental Therapist Hearing
EHDI
EHDI
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
EI
EI
Early Intervention
ENT
ENT
Ear Nose Throat Doctor
FAPE
FAPE
Free and Appropriate Public Education
HA
HA
Hearing Aids
HH or HoH
HH or HoH
Hard of Hearing
HI
HI
Hearing Impaired
IDEA
IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IFSP
IFSP
Individual Family Service Plan
LRE
LRE
Least Restrictive Environment
LSL
LSL
Listening and Spoken Language
LSLS
LSLS
Listening and Spoken Language Specialist
NBHS
NBHS
Newborn Hearing Screening
SLP
SLP
Speech and Language Pathologist
SNHL
SNHL
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
FM/DM/RM
FM/DM/RM
Remote microphone
HAT
HAT
Hearing assistive technology
With these in mind, you can now learn more about all things related to your child’s hearing levels! It is important to know and understand your child’s hearing level and how it might impact their language, speech, communication, academics and learning, and social emotional areas. Knowing this information can help you make informed decisions about how to support your child as they learn and grow.
