Therapists and educators use innovative intervention methods to help deaf and hard of hearing children develop the language skills to succeed in life.

Boys Town National Research Hospital is recognized for model programs relating to childhood deafness, language and learning. The Hospital provides leading edge research in the identification of hearing loss, fitting of hearing aids, and educational materials for hearing impaired children and their parents.

Information on Hearing Loss

Boys Town National Research Hospital offers information on the various causes of hearing loss in children and hearing testing.

My Baby's Hearing

My Baby's Hearing is a website for parents whose baby has been identified as deaf or hard of hearing. The website offers information on hearing loss, hearing testing (including newborn hearing screening), hearing aids, language and learning, along with helpful information from other parents.

About Hearing Aids

This section is for parents and caregivers who want more information on hearing aids and how they work, how to choose a hearing aid, and what to ask before buying one.

Video Tapes for Children and Parents

Award-winning videotapes and books are available to help parents of deaf children understand hearing loss and to help deaf and hard of hearing children learn important language skills.