{"id":1825,"date":"2022-08-12T17:04:56","date_gmt":"2022-08-13T00:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/?p=1825"},"modified":"2022-08-12T17:04:58","modified_gmt":"2022-08-13T00:04:58","slug":"back-to-school-checklist-for-children-with-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/back-to-school-checklist-for-children-with-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Back-to-School Checklist for Children with Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether back-to-school season is exciting or nerve-wracking for your child, it\u2019s important to help them feel prepared to face the new year. This is especially true if they have hearing loss<\/a> and wear hearing aids. Below is a back-to-school checklist to help your child get ready for the school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get an Updated Audiogram<\/h2>\n\n\n
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You child should have their hearing retested at the start of each school year to monitor any changes, reprogram their devices<\/a> as needed and upgrade if necessary. An audiologist at LeMay Hearing & Balance<\/span> can administer these tests, the results of which will be plotted on an audiogram, a visual representation of their hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communicate with Teachers & Coaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reaching out to your child\u2019s teachers and coaches at Washoe County School District<\/a> to educate them about your child\u2019s hearing loss and communication needs is crucial for their success during the school year. You should also teach them how their hearing aids work, how to do some basic troubleshooting and how any assistive listening devices can be used to boost their hearing in the classroom. This should be done before the first day of school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stock their Backpack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not only will your child need new pencils, sharpeners and erasers, they could also benefit from having the following with them during the school day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n