Frequently Asked Questions

Question: My child failed the newborn hearing screening.  What do I do now?

Answer:
Step 1: Have your child rescreened.
Step 2: If your baby doesn’t pass the rescreening, they should get a comprehensive hearing evaluation with a qualified pediatric audiologist.
Step 3: If your baby is diagnosed with hearing loss, your audiologist will recommend the appropriate hearing devices to help with teaching your baby to listen and talk.
Step 4:  Contact us and begin the journey to help your child to listen and speak. 

Question: Can a deaf child or child with a hearing loss learn to listen and speak?

Answer: Yes!  A child with hearing loss can attain age-appropriate speech and language skills.

Question: When should my child start LSL therapy?

Answer: As soon as possible!The first 3 years of a child’s life are the most important in auditory brain development. Early intervention strongly supports speech language and school readiness.

Question: What is listening and spoken language (LSL) therapy?

Answer: A specialized therapy approach that helps children who are deaf or hard of hearing learn to listen with hearing technology and develop speech and language.

Question: Is LSL right for children with hearing aids or cochlear implants?

Answer: Yes! We work with children using hearing aids, bone-anchored devices and cochlear implants.

Question: Do parents participate?

Answer: Yes. Parents are essential partners. We teach and support you, so progress continues at home, not just in therapy sessions.

Question: What if we can’t afford therapy?

Answer: Listen Foundation offers funding options and financial assistance for qualifying families, so cost is not a barrier to care.

Question: We’re overwhelmed. Where do we start?

Answer: Start by contacting us. We will listen, answer questions, and help you find the right next step for your family.

If you have a question that you feel other parents would also like to know about, let us know at info@listenfoundation.org