{"id":2015,"date":"2022-07-29T19:37:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T23:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chelmsfordhearinggroup.com\/?p=2015"},"modified":"2022-07-29T19:37:55","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T23:37:55","slug":"how-to-help-your-child-with-hearing-loss-navigate-social-situations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/how-to-help-your-child-with-hearing-loss-navigate-social-situations\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Help Your Child with Hearing Loss Navigate Social Situations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/hearingloss\/data.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a> reports that 1.7 in 1,000 babies are born with hearing loss, and around 15% of school-age children ages six to 19 have <a href=\"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a> of at least 16 decibels in one or both ears. If your child is among this population, you may have concerns about their ability to navigate social situations, like during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.org\/series\/elaine-and-jerome-rosenfeld-concerts-in-the-courtyard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">concerts in the courtyard<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boston Museum of Fine Arts<\/a>. In this post, we provide tips so you can help your child with socialization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Early Years<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/baby-hearing-doctor-hearing-aids-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a pediatrician having a check up on her baby patient\" class=\"wp-image-2017\" width=\"306\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/baby-hearing-doctor-hearing-aids-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/baby-hearing-doctor-hearing-aids-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/baby-hearing-doctor-hearing-aids-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/baby-hearing-doctor-hearing-aids-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>During your child\u2019s infant, toddler and preschool years, you can promote socialization by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Scheduling playdates. <\/strong>One of the best ways to improve your child\u2019s social skills, even at a very young age, is to schedule playdates with other kids their age. Playdates with any child will be beneficial, but it may be even more valuable if you can connect with other families impacted by hearing loss. In addition, seeing you interact with your peers and model appropriate behavior can help your child learn to socialize.<\/li><li><strong>Joining a music class.<\/strong> Experiencing music is an essential part of auditory development. Plus, your child will enjoy participating in class with other children.<\/li><li><strong>Reading books.<\/strong> It\u2019s well-known that reading together and discussing ideas is beneficial for children\u2019s speech-language development and empathy skills. Reading books that represent your child has the added benefit of helping your child feel less alone.<\/li><li><strong>Making your home accommodating. <\/strong>The presence of background noise can make it hard for your child to follow along with what you\u2019re saying, even if they wear hearing aids or cochlear implants. When talking with your child and during playdates, try to eliminate as much background noise as possible.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The School Years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your child is attending school, you can help them navigate social situations by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Connecting with other families. <\/strong>Reach out to the parents of your child\u2019s school friends to schedule a time for you all to get together.<\/li><li><strong>Enrolling them in after-school activities. <\/strong>Whether your child is interested in sports, music, theater, science or any other hobbies, provide them with an outlet to explore their interests and meet with peers who share them.<\/li><li><strong>Talking to their teachers and coaches.<\/strong> It\u2019s essential to communicate with your child\u2019s teachers and coaches to educate them about your child\u2019s hearing loss and appropriate communication strategies.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">Massachusetts Hearing Group<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/navigating-thanksgiving-conversations-with-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">Navigating Thanksgiving Conversations with Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/managing-hearing-aids-and-glasses-a-practical-guide-for-clear-sound-and-vision\/\" class=\"related-post\">Managing Hearing Aids and Glasses: A Practical Guide for Clear Sound and Vision<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/how-can-hearing-aids-help-you-enjoy-fall-activities\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Can Hearing Aids Help You Enjoy Fall Activities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1.7 in 1,000 babies are born with hearing loss, and around 15% of school-age children ages six to 19 have hearing loss of at least 16 decibels in one or both ears. 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