We start to develop language from the moment we are born. Hearing loss has the potential to impact a child’s language development, ability to read and write and influence social skills. So the earlier hearing loss is detected and treated, the better.
At Phonak, we don’t believe hearing loss should hold a child back. For this reason, we have developed a world leading range of paediatric hearing aids, Sky, provided by the NHS.
Phonak hearing aids give your child back the gift of hearing and allows them to grow with the world around them. The perfect hearing aid for your child will depend on various factors such as the degree of hearing loss and the needs of the child. Hearing aids are fitted individually by a paediatric audiologist who will recommend and fit the perfect solution.
We’ve got all sorts of tools which we hope will help adults and children alike, in understanding hearing loss and hearing aids. Scroll down and you’ll find videos, story books, useful apps, and more!
Hearing aids have five basic components: a microphone, amplifier, loudspeaker, battery and a computer chip. The microphone picks up sounds which are analysed by the computer chip, these sounds are sent to the amplifier then to the loudspeaker. Sounds are transmitted into the inner ear and are transformed into electrical impulses, which are picked up by the brain where they are processed. Amazingly, this happens all within nano seconds. View and download our parents guide to Children’s hearing below.
Hearing aids excel in quieter environments and over short distances, so there are additional products which can also be used to supplement hearing aids, for example at school.
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Children with hearing loss feel anxious about fitting in with their friends, especially when wearing new hearing technology. Leo, our cuddly, approachable paediatric mascot, can help. Because our furry friend is easy to relate to, he helps children feel more comfortable with their hearing loss and their hearing systems.
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The BabyBeats™ early intervention resource app is filled with motivating and fun musical activities for parents of babies and toddlers with hearing loss to bond, play and learn together. The app guides parents through activities that will build the foundation for all later learning, listening and communication. Download BabyBeats and watch your child’s face light up in response to the music, sound, voices and movement.
Learning to hear at your best just became a whole lot easier and more fun. Register today on The Listening Room and get immediate access to a host of free, fun activities and resources to support the development of speech, language and listening skills for all ages and degrees of hearing loss.
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Professor Hallux is a great online resource for children to find out more or to learn facts about hearing and hearing loss. There are many videos to watch and a quiz to take part in.
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Meet LeoLeo, the playful young lion cub, wants to do well in school, excel at sports and have lots of fun – just like his friends. But in the past, Leo’s had some trouble doing these things, because of his hearing loss. With the help of his family and audiologist, Leo received Phonak hearing aids and a Roger™ system. Now, hearing loss doesn’t hold Leo back anymore!
Leo StorybookFollow Leo’s adventures on the go and share his stories on-screen with family and friends. The app is free and available in eight languages.
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Print and colour two engaging Leo colouring pages and turn them into interactive 3D worlds with the free app Quiver available for tablets and smartphones. Make Leo come alive!
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