Frequently Asked Questions

by parents About Hearing Loss

• Does my child hear?

• I’m worried that my child doesn’t hear well. What should I do?

• A specialist in the area of hearing has diagnosed a hearing problem for my child. What do I do now?

• What caused my child’s sensorineural hearing loss?

• Can my child’s nerve loss be cured?

• Will my child be normal?

• How will my child learn to communicate?

• How do I make a decision about which method to use?

• Will a hearing aid help my child?

• Will a cochlear implant help my child?

• How do I secure special services for my child in my home community?

• Will my child behave and develop differently than a child with normal hearing?

• Will my child go to a regular school?

• This feels so overwhelming! Am I normal?

• How can John Tracy Clinic help my family, free of charge?

The John Tracy Clinic acknowledges the permission and assistance of the following organizations for their expertise in this portion of our web site:

• The American Academy of Audiologists
• Gallaudet University
• Oticon, Inc.