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Starts Hear Year Five Report

Download the report from Year Five and read more about the campaign, including: Awareness campaign...

White Paper 12 min read
Parent Vision Board and Goal-Setting Worksheet

Your hopes and dreams for your child matter! Writing them down helps you stay focused on what’s important...

Handout 2 min read
A Professional’s Guide to First LSL Lessons

A professional’s complete guide to using First LSL Lessons to support families on the LSL journey. Discover...

Handout 5 min read
First LSL Lessons Checklist

If you're ready to dive into Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) with First LSL Lessons, this checklist...

Handout 3 min read
Passport to Fun

Summer’s bursting with new adventures for your little explorer, but coming up with fresh ideas every...

Handout 1 min read
Starts Hear Year Four Report

Download the report from Year Four and read more about the campaign’s background and purpose, new tactics...

White Paper 10 min read
Telling My Baby’s Hearing Story

This worksheet helps you put your child's hearing story into words, making it easier to share with others...

Handout 2 min read
Daily Reading Checklist

One of the most important things you can do to prepare your baby for a lifetime of learning is to read...

Handout 2 min read
4 Easy Ways to Read Aloud for 15 Minutes a Day

Reading aloud for 15+ minutes to your child with hearing loss (no matter their age!) helps them develop...

Handout 2 min read
Daily Hearing Aid Care Checklist

Your consistency in keeping your baby’s hearing aids on and working makes a BIG difference for their...

Handout 2 min read
Your Baby’s Daily Hearing Aid Routine: A Step-By-Step Guide

Download this simple guide to your baby’s daily hearing aid routine to provide you with reminders and...

Handout 4 min read
Technical Addendum to the Familiar Sounds Audiogram

This addendum provides the technical details and references to explain the rationale behind the updated...

Handout 6 min read
Let’s Play the LSL Way: Playful Preschoolers Handout

For children with hearing loss, you can use some simple Listening and Spoken Language — or LSL — strategies...

Handout 5 min read
Language and Music Milestones with Music Activities Ideas

Did you know that when your child listens to music their brain forms connections that build vocabulary...

Handout 5 min read
13 Ways to Incorporate Music at Home

"Music is a memory magnet! The things we learn through songs and music stick in our brains — they’re...

Handout 3 min read
Talk, Read, Sing, & Play Infographic

Your child’s early years are critical for brain development! When you talk, read, sing, and play together...

Handout 2 min read
Let’s Play the LSL Way: Terrific Toddlers Handout

Playtime is more than just fun and games for toddlers! It’s how little ones learn, grow, and develop...

Handout 5 min read
Talking Points With a New Teacher

For parents of children with hearing loss, it can be hard to know where to begin when talking with teachers...

Handout 4 min read
How Much Time Should My Child Wear Hearing Devices Each Day?

Many parents ask, “How much time should my child wear their hearing devices each day?” This infographic...

Handout 1 min read
Sharing Music with your Baby at Home

By introducing music at an early age, you can improve your child’s brain development and support positive...

Handout 3 min read
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