Raising a Child with Hearing Loss Gretchen Fors

Listen today as Listen as Dr. Hu and I discuss why over-the-counter hearing aids aren't appropriate for children and why a child should see a pediatric audiologist.



Dr. Michelle Hu realized that as her pediatric audiology patients started growing up and having children of their own they had a different set of questions than when they were her patients, so she decided to create an Instagram account called mama hu hears.

She’s also created an online program for parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Not to tell parents what to do, but to offer all of the resources, information, different modes of communication, languages to have access to and healthcare specialists to get in touch with, and give them all of the ingredients so that they can make the best choices for their hearing journey with their family. 



Dr. Michelle Hu, AuD

Pediatric Audiologist

Hard of Hearing Mama

“My Child Has Hearing Loss, Now What?”

www.mamahuhears.com

www.instagram.com/mama.hu.hears/





This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices.

The professionals and others who share their own opinions.

All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice.

It’s the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personnel about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation.

This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whoever is evaluating the patient.




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Meet Alison Larson. You are in for a treat as Alison shares her story from finding out that her newborn hadn’t passed the newborn hearing screen to an informed and empowered mom to a now 3-year-old. Listen as she shares her stories starting from the beginning and including the ups and downs and everything in between.

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This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. 

The professionals and others who share their own opinions.

All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice.

It’s the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. 

This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. 




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Meet Michelle! Michelle has a 14 year old son with hearing loss who was diagnosed late with progressive loss. Listen as she shares her stories starting from the beginning and including the ups and downs and everything in between.

Her son is currently thriving! So if you are in the messy middle hopefully this conversation with give you hope, and the courage to make the best decisions for your child.

Meet Michelle! Michelle has a 14 year old son with hearing loss who was diagnosed late with progressive loss. Listen as she shares her stories starting from the beginning and including the ups and downs and everything in between.

Her son is currently thriving! So if you are in the messy middle hopefully this conversation will give you hope, and the courage to make the best decisions for your child. 

Msg if you would like a transcript of this audio. 

Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838

This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. 

The professionals and others who share their own opinions.

All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice.

It’s the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personnel about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. 

This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whoever is evaluating the patient.




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Episode 37: Gretchen Fors - EHDI (Early Hearing Detection Intervention) 2023 Conference Presentation. Thinking ouside the box of the traditional model of parent to parent support. How a parent to parent podcast highlighting parents sharing their personal journeys can help education and empower parents.


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Today I interviewed Allison Higley. Allison works for Idaho Parents Unlimited which is the parent training center and also the family to family health information center. Idaho Parents Unlimited fills both of those roles in Idaho. You can check out their website at https://ipulidaho.org/

Idaho Parents Unlimited Podcast: https://direct.me/unlimitedparenting

Find them on social media:

@idahoparentsunlimited

https://www.facebook.com/IdahoParentsUnlimited



You can find your States parent training center here:  https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/

You can find your States Family to family health information center here: https://familyvoices.org/projects/






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Episode 35: Tara Billman… Coach for Moms who feel overwhelmed, lost and alone in their child's physical or mental health diagnosis to cope with perspective, peace and purpose.

Enjoy the interview and if you would like to contact Tara you can find her at these locations.

Instagram: @tarabillmancoaching

FB: https://www.facebook.com/CoachTara1/

website: liveonpurposecoaching.com



Plus if you are attending the EDHI conference in Cincinnati, Ohio this year I would love to meet you at my presentation. I will be presenting on Monday, March 6th at 2:30 pm in room DECC 211.

Can't wait to meet you! 



Please email hearingmamastribe@gmail.com if you would like a copy of the transcript

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This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices.

The professionals and others who share their own opinions.

All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice.

It’s the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation.

This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient.


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