Introduction

There is great power in our words.

Most babies with hearing loss are born to hearing parents without a history of hearing loss in their family.¹

Like many parents, you may be wondering how you can best support your baby’s development so they can learn to listen and talk alongside their peers. The good news? You already have a lifetime of knowledge and a language you speak fluently.

Your role is to share your language with your baby through everyday conversations with them.

And you are not alone as you help your baby – you have support from your team of qualified professionals who specialize in Listening and Spoken Language (LSL), early intervention, and pediatric audiology. Working with your team you’ll learn LSL strategies to make the most of talking, listening, and learning with your baby.