to Parent written by Parents
This section is written by parents for parents. Parent to Parent
shares the thoughts, hopes, dreams, feelings, and advice from parents
who have children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Story - page 2
and when was your child's hearing loss detected? - page 4
did you share the news of your child's diagnosis with family
and friends? - page 6
were some of the first decisions you made concerning your
child's hearing loss?
- page 8
of information you received from professionals and advise
you would give other parents
whose babies were recently diagnosed
with a hearing loss. -
the Texas Early Intervention System
This page is designed
to provide a visual overview of Texas' comprehensive system of early
intervention services for families of infants and toddlers with
This section provides information in the areas of communication,
hearing, and early intervention services. Written in question and
answer format, the section provides answers to questions that families
may ask as they begin to think about their child's future.
I need to know now?
about communication - page 1
Questions about hearing - page 2
Questions about services - page 4
future - page 6
This section provides basic definitions for
words and phrases parents encounter as they learn more about hearing
and early intervention services.
related to Communication - page 1
related to Hearing - page 3
related to Service and Community - page 9
There are 12 family education topic cards which provide additional
information on topics of interest to families of children who are
deaf and hard of hearing. The cards are also listed as references
in the Frequently Asked Questions section.
Used to Assess Hearing
and Causes of Hearing Loss
a Hearing Aid Works
for Infant Hearing Aid Use
How and When of Cochlear Implants
Communication and Early Development
9 . On
Being Deaf - A Cultural View
10 . Early
Intervention Services In Texas
of Hearing Loss in One Ear