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  • Getting Started
    • Introduction 1m
    • What You'll Take Away 1m
    • Why Is It Important for Your Baby to Hear It Before They See It? 2m
  • Practical Tips: How to Use the Hear It Before They See It Strategy
    • How To: Help Your Baby Hear It Before They See It During Play 2m
    • How To: Help Your Baby Hear It Before They See It in Daily Routines 1m
    • How To: Help Your Baby Hear It Before They See It with Music 1m
    • How To: Help Your Baby Hear It Before They See It with Books 2m
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Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) strategies unlock new opportunities for your baby to learn and grow!

One great way to teach your baby with hearing loss to become a strong listener is a simple strategy called Hear It Before They See It, or sometimes known as, "Audition First."

Image of a mom and baby boy with hearing devices sitting together. The mom holds out a toy airplane out of her baby’s sight and makes a sound.

What does Hear It Before They See It mean? It's all about ear contact before eye contact. Say the words about an activity or object before your baby sees it or sing a favorite song before showing the actions.

Letting your baby hear first helps them develop listening and talking skills that they’ll use throughout their whole life!

Pro Parent Tip!

It’s important that your baby wears their hearing devices all waking hours, so they don’t miss a moment of listening, learning, and brain building as you talk, read, sing, and play together!

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