This paper assumes that it is now confirmed that your baby has a hearing loss. Each year in the US 11, babies are born with hearing loss, so you are not alone. Fortunately today hearing loss is a treatable condition. All parents want a perfect child, a child that is just like them.
Discovering your child has a hearing loss does not make an imperfect child. You have a prefect child that has a challenge that can be overcome.
Nevertheless, discovering your child's hearing loss is a shock that typically sets off a series of emotions that must be worked through to allow you as parents to become effective in giving your child a normal life. Let's start with a discussion of your feelings and emotions about your child's hearing loss.
It is always a shock to have it confirmed that your child has a hearing problem. Questions such as: "Will our baby learn to talk? The answers to these questions will be forthcoming, but it will take time.
It is a very common first reaction to any shocking news is to say, "NO this can't be". Usually this reaction is brief and the reality of the situation is accepted. If, however, this feeling is prolonged it can inhibit your working with your child.
