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coping with diagnosis: parent views
how do we decide?
successes...great and small
what does the future hold?
working with professionals
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Working with Professionals

mother and son reading with doctorParents who have received the news that their child has a hearing loss often report that the medical professional who broke the news was not as sensitive to their situation as they would have liked. In this section, parents will learn how they can get the most information from medical professionals, how important it is to become a part of child's care team, and much more.

Breaking the News to Parents
Becoming Part of the Team
Developing the Right Attitude
Learning to Become an Advocate for Your Child
Learning from Those Who Have Been There Before You
Learning How to Deal with Your Child's Hearing Loss