Where will my child study? Can he/she study in a school for children with normal hearing?
Every child with hearing impairment must have access to education and it is his/her right. The placement will depend on the individual childs abilities, which are determined through assessment. A special educator can tell whether the child needs to go to a special school or whether he/she can attend a regular/normal school. This decision is important because the correct school placement determines how the childs future progress will take place. Many children with hearing impairment, who have good language abilities go to regular schools & perform well. However if a child has difficulties coping up with the regular curriculum he/she would benefit from a special school where teachers are trained to handle such children or continue at a regular school with extra help from a special educator. Refer to Educational Services for more details.
