Audiology Resources For Families

Auditory Neuropathy : Information about auditory neuropathy
Conductive Hearing Loss: Information regarding conductive hearing loss and causes
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Foundation : Information regarding cytomegalovirus and additional resources
Degrees of Hearing Loss : Information regarding degrees of hearing loss
Hearing Loss in Children : Information regarding hearing loss in children including signs, symptoms, and causes
How We Hear: Fact sheet from the NIDCD
Mixed Hearing Loss: Information regarding mixed hearing loss and causes
Sensorineural Hearing Loss : Information regarding sensorineural hearing loss and causes

Advanced Bionics Hearing Journey: Chat and Forum - Learn more about Advanced Bionics technology directly from Advanced Bionics recipients and share your experience with others
Advanced Bionics Mentors: Resources for families considering Cochlear Implants
Cochlear Americas: Cochlear Family: Resources for Cochlear Corporation families
Cochlear Americas Guide: Building Confidence in Children - Support Advice for Parents
Cochlear Americas Guide: Gaining Confidence - Support Advice for Teens
Cochlear Americas Mentor: Cochlear's mentor program that helps you connect with someone who has experienced a personal hearing journey similar to yours
MED-EL Hear Peers: MED-EL Recipients Support Group (BONEBRIDGE, ADHEAR and Cochlear Implant)
MED-EL Support: Resources for MED-EL families - Back-To-School, Rehabilitation, Insurance and more
Nationwide Children's Connecting Families: A family-to-family program that can carefully match you to an experienced peer to help guide you through your child’s diagnosis, treatment or surgery
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities: State agency website that provides resources and support for possible employment opportunities

American Sign Language: Information regarding American Sign Language
AAC : Information regarding Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Cued Speech: Information regarding Cued Speech
Oral : Information regarding Oral/Aural Language
Total Communication : Information regarding Total Communication
Why is Working with a Speech Language Pathologist Important?: Learn how Speech Language Pathologists work with each child to help the family choose the most appropriate mode of communication for their child

American Society for Deaf Children: Information on the American Society for Deaf Children
Hands and Voices: A parent driven, non-profit organization that provides support to families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing
Hearing First: Resources for families who are interested in using listening and spoken language to communicate with their child who is deaf or hard of hearing
Help Me Grow (Ohio): Ohio Early Intervention Program
My Baby's Hearing: Resources for families including information on the universal newborn hearing screening, about hearing, hearing devices, language and learning, parenting and support, and additional resources for professionals
National Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Foundation: Information regarding cytomegalovirus and additional resources
Success For Kids: Resources for parents and professionals to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing in the classroom
The Listening Room: Sponsored by Advanced Bionics and Phonak. The Listening room includes activities and resources to support the development of speech, language, and listening skills in people of all ages who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Disability Rights Ohio: A nonprofit organization that supports families through the special education system.
IEP Road Map: An Ohio Department of Education roadmap outlining the process to obtain an IEP or 504 Plan for your child.
Medical Diagnosis vs. Educational Eligibility: Information from the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children With Disabilities about how a child's medical diagnosis may or may not help them receive services at school.
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities Parent Mentor Program: OCECD Parent Mentors can help guide families and their child's school to make the best decisions for the child.

AG Bell/Columbus Hearing Impaired Program: Educational program for deaf and hard of hearing students in central Ohio.
Alice Cogswell Center: Preschool center focused on education of deaf and hard of hearing children as well as children with visual impairments. Serves children 3-5 years of age.
Ohio School for the Deaf: Ohio School for the Deaf provides education to deaf and hard of hearing students from all over Ohio from ages 3 to 22.

Button Battery Helping Hand: Safety information for the use of Button Batteries with hearing devices.
Cochlear Implant Magnet Helping Hand: Safety information for the use of magnets with cochlear implants.

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