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Over 90 % of parents of children with hearing loss have normal hearing.

For many parents, their child is the first person with hearing loss that they will ever meet.

The diagnosis of hearing loss at birth is almost never anticipated by parents. The confirmation of permanent hearing loss that comes with follow up testing can be devastating. As an audiologist, informing parents that their child has hearing loss is the most difficult aspect of the profession. However, it is most rewarding to see the many positive outcomes that happen because we are able to identify hearing loss and intervene so early in life.

The problem is, parents often find they have entered a world they are unfamiliar with and know nothing about -not to mention they came completely unprepared. I see this Support Group as a way for parents to educate themselves on everything they need to know in order to create the best situation for their child. Getting information may be difficult if you don't know where to look. Now that you're here, you have a start.

I'm also hoping this Support Group will provide a means for parents that have already been through the early, difficult days to be able to share their experiences with parents of newly identified children. Some of the best support comes from other parents who have gone through the very same thing.

From my perspective, it's easy for me to see that you are not alone. However without actually meeting other parents, you may not realize that you are not alone until you gather as a group. If you are a parent of a child with permanent hearing loss and would like some information and support, we look forward to meeting you!

-Megan D. Ford, Au.D.

Audiologist, Founder of Hear My Dreams Support Group

"Swirls" by Teresa Beary

When I was designing the original flyer for the first Support Group meeting, I stumbled across this wonderful piece of artwork called “Swirls” by Teresa Beary. It reminded me of the inner ear, called the cochlea, yet it also seemed “dreamy," so I used it as a watermark in the background of the announcement.

Please visit her gallery at:

http://people.cornellcollege.edu/T-Beary/gallery.html

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HEAR MY DREAMS
SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS

EVERY SECOND TUESDAY
OF
ODD NUMBERED MONTHS

7:00pm- 9:00pm

For information on LOCATION please send an inquiry by clicking here:

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Newborn hearing screening is a fundamental tool in early intervention and when all the right steps are followed, it assures that we can allow our children to “hear” in their dreams at night. Without amplification and therapy during the waking hours, many children with hearing impairment would have silent dreams as they drift into slumber each night.

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For parents, learning the unanticipated results of newborn hearing screening can often crush the many dreams that may have been formed even before a child is born. This support group will enable parents to discuss and express the dreams that they have, and share ways that they have kept their dreams alive and how others may have simply modified the dreams that they have for their children

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Through a combination of early intervention and parental support, we are helping our children to find and fulfill their own dreams. Whether you have already gone through the experience and have wisdom and thoughts to share with others or you are just now dealing with emotions and are looking for answers, please join us.

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Please RSVP 1 week prior to attending by clicking here:

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You may still attend even if you do not RSVP

Parents and caregivers only; no babysitting is provided

HEAR MY DREAMS

Support Group for Parents of Children with Hearing Loss