Parents are decisive in the hearing therapy of their child. Most importantly, they will not be alone. Support is available from numerous specialists and professional associations. The successful care of hearing-impaired children depends upon the interdisciplinary cooperation of physicians, hearing instrument specialists, pediatric audiologists, teachers, speech therapists and hearing instrument manufacturers.

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Parents are encouraged to accept the challenges of caring for a hearing-impaired child and to be as well informed as possible to make informed and intellegent decisions. Please, download and read the "Beethoven Discussions." The goal of the Beethoven Discussions is to inform the public on the many aspects of childhood hearing impairment and to overcome prejudices associated with it.

Early Detected, Danger Averted - Giving Hearing Impaired Children a Chance (Beethoven Discussions) see more