Hearing difficulties
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If you have concerns about your child's hearing, in the first instance you can speak to a professional such as A GP, health visitor, or SENCO. They can refer your child onto the appropriate services to make sure they recieve the right support.
In Kensington and Chelsea, the following services can offer support:
Bi-Borough Hearing Suppport Service
Speech and Language Therapy
Support is also offered through the following the following services and indepedent charities:
Paediatric Audiology Service at Imperial College
Cochlear Implanted Children's Support Group
National Deaf Children's Society
SignHealth
Further resources and links
There are also a number of apps that you can download to your device that provide information and resources for you and your child.
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My Ear Anatomy – Play Store and App Store
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Oxford Medical Dictionary – Play Store and App Store (please note that you have to pay for this app)
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First Sounds – Play Store
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Sound Essentials – Play Store
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Resound Tinnitus Relief – Play Store and App Store
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Sign BSL – Play Store and App Store