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Impact of hearing loss on your child’s speech & communication

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In this video Special Educator & Auditory Verbal Therapist (AVT), Ms.Kim Chadda addresses the importance of hearing as an important component to help a child acquire speech, language  and their ability to engage in peer to peer communication.

If early signs of hearing loss are observed in a child, immediately seek help by visiting a Pediatrician/ENT Specialist/Audiologist for proper & complete assessment.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.

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Practical tips to help children communicate effectively

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It is important to remember that a child’s inability to communicate doesn’t mean the child doesn’t have feelings or thoughts they would like to share and express with the world around them. This inability to reach out to people can discourage anybody, thus hampering the need to express their thoughts. It is important for parents to constantly engage in constant communication with children who have speech challenges. Therapy is crucial but constant communication even during daily activities is essential for the child. In this video, Clinical Psychologist and Dyslexia Therapist, Afshan Jabeen urges parents to use complete sentences and not restrict their interaction to gestures when speaking to their children. Opening a line of communication will help build vocabulary, language and tap into the inherent ability to communicate that is present in every child irrespective of their developmental challenges.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.

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