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Building Strong Communication with Your Preschooler: A Parent's Guide
04 Aug 2025
Every child has the potential to become a confident communicator, and this journey begins from the moment they are born. The main stage for children to learn language is between birth and 3 years of age. Here are some tips to support language acquisition in deaf and hard of hearing preschoolers through everyday communication with your baby/child.
Read articleThe Family Book: Support When You Need It Most
28 Jul 2025
Getting news about your child's hearing can be upsetting. One minute you're thinking about typical parent things, and next you're thinking about things you never had to think about before. The good news? There's a clearer path forward than the maze of internet searches suggests.
Read articleGovernance vs. Operations: Who Does What in Aotearoa Schools?
18 Jul 2025
If you've ever wondered who makes the big decisions at your child's school, you're not alone. Understanding the distinction between governance and operations can help you connect better with your school community.
Read articleUnderstanding Language Deprivation
26 Mar 2025
Language Deprivation is a significant issue facing our deaf ākonga, so an action in the 2024 Implementation Plan was created under Goal 2: Create and socialise the definitions of Language Deprivation and Language Delay.
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