Time to Talk

The diagnosis of hearing impairment in a child is a traumatic event for any parent. There is considerable heartache in coming to terms with a child's hearing loss. Parents are faced with making numerous difficult choices on behalf of their child. The High Hopes Foundation offers advice, information and support for parents to assist them in understanding hearing impairment and its implications. Parents are able to talk in complete confidence with experienced professionals. The nature of the support offered is determined in collaboration with family members and tailored to meet individual needs.

Audiological and Language Assessments

It is vital that all those involved in providing habilitation have a clear understanding of what a particular child is able to perceive. The High Hopes Foundation offers parents the opportunity to participate in assessments designed to clarify for them the degree of their child's hearing loss, the level of benefit received from hearing aids or cochlear implant, and the implications for their child's ability to perceive and learn spoken language.

Cochlear Implants

Cochlear implants are one of several potential management options for a profoundly hearing impaired child. The development of cochlear implant technology has had an enormous impact in the field of childhood hearing impairment. For parents, the decision whether or not to choose a cochlear implant for their child is an enormously difficult one, not least because the fitting of the device requires surgery, with all its associated risks and complications. The High Hopes Foundation can offer information and support to families at all stages of the cochlear implant process, from pre-implant assessment to post-implant habilitation.

Habilitation

Aural habilitation is the process by which professionals support a child and family in:

High Hopes work with parents in developing individual habilitation programmes for their children. Regular therapy sessions are offered in which a habilitationist works with the parents and child in developing the child's language and communication. The primary purpose of sessions is to explore ways in which the family can promote the child's language learning on a daily basis.

Information and Training

Information and training in any of the following areas is available to parents, professionals and students:

Information and training can be supplied on an individual or group basis and is tailored to meet individual needs.

THE HIGH HOPES FOUNDATION

A Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee and Registered in Scotland

Company No: 203207 Charity No: SC 029774

Telephone: 01738 582355
E-Mail: info@highhopes.org.uk

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