What should every parent or professional know about communication choices and decision making?
It is not uncommon for parents to encounter strong and contradictory opinions about the choices that “should” be made. You know your child and family best. This knowledge is at the foundation of decision making. Whatever you choose should be a comfortable “fit” for your family. So, it is important to consider what the approach will require of your family, whether or not you have access to needed resources in your community, and if your goals are able to be met with the selected approach. It is a flexible discovery process that leads to a “good fit” to the needs of the child and family. Your ongoing efforts will pay off. A common denominator among successful deaf and hard-of-hearing children is the love, communication and support received from their families.
