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Grow Your Baby’s Hearing Brain

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Mission Probable

A child who is deaf or hard of hearing can develop at the same rate as their hearing friends. This is possible when you “grow” their hearing brain at an early age. We know it works!

Scientific research indicates that early experiences shape the brain. When you have a positive interaction with your baby, like imitating the sounds they are making to encourage them to make more, you are helping to shape their brain for a lifetime of listening and learning. These experiences change the brain by growing the connections needed to learn to have conversations with friends, read books, create art, think about and solve problems, and do well in school. These early experiences also have a significant impact on social skills and the ability to understand the thoughts and feelings of others. That's why parents of children with hearing loss should be adamant about growing their child's hearing brain. This early brain development opens the door to listening and spoken language success and will help you achieve the goals you have for your baby.

We created an infographic to show the importance of identifying hearing loss early, getting your baby access to the sounds of speech, and starting early intervention with a focus of Listening and Spoken Language (LSL).

Remember, developing your baby’s brain depends on the repetition of routine and quality interactions between you and your baby. The quality and quantity of your baby’s learning experiences impact early brain development during their most formative years. The first 3 ½ years of their life is a sensitive time period for language learning. By doing this now, you are well on your way to achieving the listening and talking goals you have for your baby.

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Find more details about your baby’s hearing brain with our white paper, Mission: Probable: Age-Appropriate Listening and Spoken Language Abilities for Children with Hearing Loss. 
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