Hearing First

Pediatric audiologists, don’t skip this course! Uncertainty around pediatric cochlear implant referrals can delay access for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This course introduces the CI 3-60 framework and equips professionals with practical strategies for timely referrals, family counseling, and cohesive interdisciplinary care. Save your seat today: https://bit.ly/4tVkXhg ✏️ Course details in the comments!

Summer activities like road trips, pool days, strolls through the park, and visits to the farmer’s market expose children to vocabulary they may not encounter in daily routines – and provide parents with easy ways to build language. Each new word strengthens listening skills and helps connect language to real-world experience. On a trip to the farmers market, parents can: 🥕 Narrate the experience with Play-by-Play. 🥕 Name colorful fruits and veggies. 🥕 Describe smells, textures, and shapes. 🥕 Talk about what to make with farmers’ market finds! 🥕 Use parentese to capture attention – Incorporate exaggerated phrasing like, “Mmmm! These strawberries smell sooo sweet!” or “Uh-OH! We dropped the apple!” 🥕 Try Audition First – Describe an item before the child sees it: “Oh, I see some berries! They’re blue and look so juicy!” Then, show them the blueberries and enjoy them together: “They're blueberries! Yum, blueberries are my favorite!” Share this video with more fun ways for parents to talk with their baby: https://bit.ly/4wfpFIm #summer #summertime #LSL #listeningandspokenlanguage #hearinglossjourney

Summer is in full swing and many families might be wondering about their child who is deaf or hard of hearing swimming or playing in the water with their hearing technology. Most hearing devices are not fully waterproof, but some cochlear implants have waterproof options. Parents should keep in close partnership with their child's pediatric audiologist to help plan for their child's specific hearing technology so they can dive in with confidence! Here are a few tips to share with families: ✅ Protect the devices. Most hearing aids are water-resistant, not waterproof. ✅ Keep them dry. Keep a drying kit or dehumidifier at home. ✅ Ask the experts. Families should partner with their professional team to find the best gear for their child’s specific devices. Share this video to give family quick tips before making a splash this summer: https://bit.ly/4v6hMEr

🔍 Stay current with the Research & Literature filter in the catalog! Staying up to date with research doesn’t have to mean sorting through stacks of journals or combing the internet. The Research & Literature learning focus highlights courses that distill key findings, clinical insights, and takeaways from current peer-reviewed and trade publications – so professionals working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing can stay informed. Explore the category and find the insights that matter most to your practice: https://bit.ly/4s7fbYg

Share Passport to Fun with the families you support to inspire creativity and spark ideas for summer listening activities – whether they’re at home or off on an adventure. Each activity is a chance for families to use LSL strategies that build vocabulary and support their child’s language development in everyday moments. 🪪 Download the Passport: https://bit.ly/4142zpQ

Calling all #students, #SLPs, #EarlyInterventionists, #TeachersOfTheDeaf, #Audiologists #LSL Specialists and hearing healthcare professionals! 📣 Are you looking to build a strong foundation in Listening and Spoken Language? Not sure where to start or how to move forward? Explore the Foundations of Listening and Spoken Language Learning Track: https://bit.ly/4th3Rtt You’ll work through a series of courses that provide an evidence-based guide to optimize the listening, spoken language, and literacy skills of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. When you follow this Track, you’ll gain foundational knowledge in essential LSL principles, including: ✅ Foundations of Auditory Development and Intervention ✅ Audiological Assessment and Technology in LSL ✅ Child Dev, LSL Development, LSL Strategies, Family Coaching and Support Plus, you’ll be able to easily track your progress in one place so you can always see your next step! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4th3Rtt

Love learning with Hearing First? Good news! Finding the right course just got faster and easier. Whether you're searching for something specific or browsing to see what's new, the updated catalog features an enhanced search to help you quickly find courses that match your personal interests and professional goals. All the same courses and learning you love, just easier to find. 👉 Explore the updated catalog: https://bit.ly/430v4FE

Don’t have time to keep up with all the literature published on Pediatric Hearing Aids? Our newest course, Hearing Aids in the Latest Pediatric Audiology Literature (2026 Edition), does the heavy lifting for you. Led by Marlene Bagatto, AuD, PhD, this course surveys the current research and distills the most relevant insights, so you can stay informed and up to date with the latest in your field. 👉 Register By 6/4: https://bit.ly/41jDiI8

Today, let's celebrate the incredible SLPs who use their expertise, compassion, and creativity to help children with hearing loss build strong listening and spoken language skills. Take a moment today to celebrate your SLP colleagues – tag an SLP who deserves to be recognized! #SLPDay #SpeechLanguagePathologist #LSL #slpeeps

Music is a great way to jumpstart and expand listening, language, motor, social and emotional development. This LSL self-study course with Amy McConkey Robbins, MS, CC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT, covers the “why” and “how” of using musical experiences with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Sign up to start learning here: https://bit.ly/4djfxaH 🎶 Looking for ready-to-use music resources? Explore helpful, family-friendly handouts in the comments!