In this episode, we explore the importance of language development and discuss how to foster it in infants with hearing loss before cochlear implant surgery.
Join Christy and Beth, two hearing moms with deaf children who wear cochlear implants, as they share their firsthand experiences with language development and the impact it has on their children’s lives. They discuss the importance of early implantation, the role of sign language, and various approaches to support language development in infants with hearing loss.
Key discussion points in this episode:
* Language development in normal hearing infants
* The importance of early cochlear implantation
* Using sign language as a communication tool
* Reading to your infant to lay the foundation for future language development
* The importance of interaction in language development
* Additional resources for busy parents to surround their deaf infants with language
Plus, don’t forget to tune in next week for a special Q&A episode where Christy and Beth answer your questions about cochlear implants, language development, and more. Remember, as long as you are giving your child love and language, you are doing a great job!
