Hearing impairment
Updated: 23/08/16
Children with a hearing impairment may experience
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- difficulty following instructions through not hearing all the words clearly.
- tiredness – the effort of having to listen carefully can lead to poor concentration and frustration.
- difficulty with social interaction, especially in noisy environments.
- self-confidence in speaking and being understood.
- issues owing to patchy learning if hearing issues were not resolved when the child started school.