Becoming more self-aware
Throughout a child’s school years, their friends become increasingly important. Children mirror themselves in others, in order to develop their own identity.Some children become conscious of their hearing loss and may feel embarrassed by their hearing aids. As they get older, there is a risk that your child will downplay their need for hearing aids because they don’t want to draw attention to themselves.
TIP: Remaining aware of such challenges can help you spot when they need support and reassurance.
New challenges
For all children, school is a place that requires a lot of effort as they try to hear, understand, and act on what is said in the classroom, playground, canteen, and after-school programme.
Modern schools require that children are able to multi-task. They need to use computers, understand and respond to what the teacher says, and participate in group work. They are also introduced to sports and other extracurricular activities.
TIP: Children learn and progress differently over time and the needs of your child must be assessed continuously.
Oticon hearing aids connect your child to what matters most
With Oticon hearing aids, your child will be effortlessly connected to the digital world. Using Bluetooth® technology, our hearing aids integrate seamlessly with other devices, giving two-way, hands-free communication for video and audio calls, and direct audio streaming of music, podcasts, audiobooks and more.
Tune in to the classroom
For children with hearing aids in a classroom setting, an EduMic wireless remote microphone system can provide direct access to the teacher’s voice. This can help children manage noise, reverberation and distance in the classroom.
Oticon’s paediatric hearing aids and EduMic work together to maximise children’s speech understanding for language development, learning, and socialising opportunities.
Get more communication guidance and tips
Learn some useful communication habits and find out more about having a child with hearing loss.