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252: Empowering Parents with Practical Tips for Raising Deaf Kids | Alaine Jacobs, Founder & Advocate
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Parenting a child with hearing loss comes with its own unique challenges and families may find themselves grappling with isolation and communication barriers. In these moments, community support and shared knowledge can make a world of difference.
In this episode of Parenting Impossible, Annette Hines welcomes Alaine Jacobs, a passionate advocate for the deaf community. Drawing from her personal experience as a parent, Alaine guides and supports others facing similar challenges. With a background in education, she helps families navigate both medical and educational systems, offering practical advice through her website, RaisingDeafKids.com, and her “Raising Deaf Kids” podcast. During the conversation, she addresses the ongoing debate within the deaf community about hearing loss, emphasizing that many view it not as a disability but as a normal variation of human experience. Alaine encourages respect for diverse opinions and choices, urging parents to connect with local and online communities to empower themselves in making informed decisions that best suit their family’s needs.
In this episode, you will hear:
Learn about key resources for parents of children with hearing loss.
Discover the divisions in the hearing loss community regarding cochlear implants
The importance of early diagnosis and intervention for hearing loss.
How to create a personalized communication plan for children with hearing loss.
Why parents of children with hearing loss need to connect with local and online communities for support and information.
Resources from this Episode:
Website: http://raisingdeafkids.com/
Listen to the Raising Deaf Kids Podcast
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