Two Professional, Research-Backed Handouts to Support Families

What’s included:

Tips for Parents and Caregivers (1-sided)

A comprehensive action guide covering communication strategies, reading practices, hearing device maintenance, community connections, and school involvement. Practical, actionable advice families can implement immediately.

Facts for Parents and Caregivers (2-sided)

Ten critical facts every parent needs to know, from understanding listening fatigue to the importance of consistent device wear and meaningful communication. Evidence-based information presented in an accessible, engaging format.

Perfect for:

• Audiologists and hearing specialists
• Speech-language pathologists
• Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
•  Early Intervention professionals
• School administrators
• Parent support groups
• Medical professionals

Features:

• Professional Quality – Printed on sturdy, glossy paper that withstands frequent handling
• Evidence-Based – Developed by Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss, citing peer-reviewed research
• Visually Appealing – Clean, modern design with engaging imagery that draws readers in
• Family-Friendly Language – Accessible writing that respects parents while delivering critical information
• Ready to Distribute – No additional preparation needed

Why These Resources Matter:

Parents of children with hearing differences often feel overwhelmed and isolated. These handouts provide the essential knowledge and practical strategies families need to support their child’s success – from infancy through school age.

The research is clear: parental involvement is one of the most reliable predictors of developmental success for children with hearing differences. These resources empower parents to become confident advocates and informed partners in their child’s journey.

Use These Handouts To

• Welcome new families to your program
• support parent education sessions
• Provide at diagnosis appointments
• Include in IEP or evaluation packets
• Stock in waiting rooms
• Distribute at community events
• Mail to families as check-in resources

Sold in bundles of 10 and includes 10 copies of both pages (20 pages total).

Published October 2025 | Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss, Inc.

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“In this delightful new book for toddlers, Mama uses natural situations in her daughter’s day as opportunities to communicate with her as she adjusts to new hearing aids. Mama models by using any means of communication: signs, speech, gestures, listening, etc. The expectation to “tell Mama” encourages her daughter to communicate in any way she can as well. The illustrations by Gildas Chatal are delightful and the facial expressions demonstrate an additional means of communication. This is a lovely book for children and for parents to learn how much fun and natural it can be to engage and encourage their child to communicate!”

This book is great for parent-infant advisors to give to parents of newly identified children with hearing differences. Also great for preschools or early childhood centers who may have children wearing hearing devices or communicating with signs.

Paperback

6.5” x 6.5”  |  27 pages

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We recognize that only 1 of every 100 IEPs is for a student eligible for special education services primarily due to hearing loss or deafness. Yet many of the behaviors and learning issues experienced by students with hearing loss in the mainstream classroom are similar to those of students with learning disorders. Hearing loss is a communication access issue, not a learning disorder.

Meet Dazzle!
Dazzle wears bilateral hearing aids.  This cuddly stuffed Zebra is Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss’s own mascot.  We who work with students who are deaf or hard of hearing know our children are unique; they are zebras in a herd of horses. Dazzle stands 6” tall and comes with a red pullover and red ironed-on hearing aid decals. Safe to wash.

You can purchase your own Dazzle doll and Zebra decal for only $14.99 from August 1^st  to August 31^st  while supplies last!

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Illustrated by Irene Chan

Big, brainy science for the littlest listeners.

Baby loves the five senses! Accurate enough for experts, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores the science of sound and hearing. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby’s sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two as well.

Book Details: Board Book. 20 pages. For ages Baby to 3

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Luna Bear is sad because she is on her own and has no-one to play with. Luckily, The Bear Buddies are kind and friendly; they scoop her up and before long, she is one of them!

Introducing the eight Bear Buddies, FRIENDS TOGETHER is all about making friends in the playground, helping children learn and practice early social language and interpersonal skills. In addition to modelling simple playtime language that children will need to make friends and join in, the story demonstrates the importance of inclusivity, acceptance, kindness and diverse friendships.

4 Bonus PARTICIPATION PAGES included with fun interactive activities to help children put their learning into practice!

FRIENDS TOGETHER was initially written for deaf children learning to listen and speak but is equally suited to all children aged 3-6 years old as they transition from home to a school environment, a critical time in their developmental journey when they need to learn new language and appropriate behaviour for making friends, playing and thriving in a wider social setting.

Primary focus of the book (themes/concepts):

• Playtime / play language (asking to play, inviting to play, initiating games to play)
• Saying hello and introducing yourself and others
• Saying ‘thank you’ and responding ‘you’re welcome’
• Paying compliments and responding to compliments
• Expressing basic feelings
• Appreciating the importance of kindness and inclusivity in the playground
• Interactive reading and activities stimulating two-way communication between adult and child, which is essential for the development of fluent receptive and expressive language as well as cognitive and social

Secondary focus of the book (themes/concepts):

• Learning that different words can have the same or similar meanings (synonyms)
• Sequential time concepts: earlier…now / first…then / now…next
• Learning left and right
• Answering ‘Why?’ questions with ‘Because…’
• Recognising and understanding basic emotions in yourself and others
• Recognising basic personality traits in yourself and others
• Recognising and accepting that different individuals have different preferences/quirks/likes and dislikes
• Understanding that the things that make us different are the things that make us interesting
• Basic theory of mind – recognising that actions/events have consequences (‘I am sad because…’)
• Strengthening auditory memory by asking questions about particular characters in the story at the end

About The Bear Buddies series

With a deaf central character, who wears cochlear implants, The Bear Buddies learning adventure stories were originally conceived to support deaf children learning to listen and speak but are equally suited to all children aged 3 to 6 years old. Focused on the transitional period when their world expands beyond the home to a school environment and other social settings, these charming, simple stories about a group of young friends navigating familiar childhood scenarios help children to learn and practice early social language, playground etiquette, self-advocacy and other skills that they will need in order to thrive at school, in the playground and on playdates in each other’s houses. Key themes include the importance of inclusivity, acceptance, diversity, kindness and friendships.

Book Details: Softcover. 40 pages. For ages 3-6.

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Mila may be a kid, but she can act pretty grown up…at least that’s what she thinks. The trouble is, Mila’s parents still treat her like she’s little, so she’s decided to prove once and for all that she can do things “all on her own!”  But when it turns out that being a big kid isn’t as easy as she thought, will Mila admit defeat, or will she find a way to prove just how big and mighty she really is?

Readers of all ages will love Mila’s spitfire personality and imaginative approach to overcoming obstacles, and will cheer her on as she uses her creativity, her willpower, and even her new cochlear implant hearing devices to face down challenges.

Laugh-out-loud fun: Simultaneously precocious and charming, Mila’s antics will leave kids cracking up. After all, who hasn’t wanted to tie their shoes with tape or help themselves to the perfect breakfast of pizza and cupcakes?

Representation & empowerment:  A book that provides much needed representation for deaf/hard of hearing children through a fun story portraying a deaf main character as a “regular kid”, where her hearing loss is NOT the focus of the story—also enabling typical hearing children to see that deaf/hard of hearing children think, feel and act just the same way as they do!

Social-emotional learning (SEL): The perfect inclusive book to teach children about acceptance, empathy, and respect for all types of people through an inspiring, engaging story.

Problem solving & perseverance: A great way to encourage creative thinking and show children that they can achieve anything they set their mind and hearts to—even if that sometimes means asking for help from others.

Fun, educational supplemental activities:  “I-spy” style learning activities at the end of the story further explore the book’s bright, whimsical illustrations while also building vocabulary and listening skills! In addition, a comprehensive “Mighty Mila Activity Pack” containing 34 fun, educational activities that can be used in conjunction with reading “Mighty Mila” will be provided for FREE digital download with all purchases of the “Mighty Mila” hardcover. The Mighty Mila Activity Pack can also be downloaded for FREE at www.mightymila.com/resources. An excellent resource for educators, therapists and parents!

Amazon best-seller in multiple categories, with over 160 5-star reviews. Recipient of a 5 Star Review Badge by Readers’ Favorite

Book Details: 10″ x 10″ Hardcover, signed by the Author. 35 pages. Ages 3-8.

Mighty Mila is now a multiple award-winning book and is honored to have won the following awards: 

• Gold Winner of the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award (Bill Fisher Award for Best First Book: Children’s / Young Adult)
• Gold Winner of the Wishing Shelf Awards (Books for 6-8 Year Olds)
• Gold Winner of the Eric Hoffer Award (Children’s Books)
• Winner of the Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award (for superior work by debut authors)
• Eric Hoffer Award Grand Prize Finalist

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This is the story of Gracie, your everyday fun-loving kid who does everything that you do, but has trouble hearing. It’s as if her ears are sleeping! Can anyone or anything wake up Gracie’s ears? Based on a true story. Told in rhyme, this uplifting story with gentle illustrations is based on a real little girl who doesn’t realize her ears aren’t working like most people’s do. When her family searches for answers, she discovers the wonder of hearing aids and the sounds of the world. Gracie’s Ears introduces what hearing aids are to young children needing help to hear and to their friends who wonder – what are those things in their friend’s ears and what do they do?

Book Details: Softcover. 30 pages. For ages 3-8.

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Illustrated by Priscila Soares

“All the Ways I Hear You” first introduces our young hard of hearing narrator, Sy, and his neat hearing aids. From there, Sy goes on to introduce his diverse group of friends who are deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind and their own hearing technology and communication styles, like cochlear implants, bone anchored hearing systems, communication boards/tablets and sign language. The book also introduces other children in familial and support roles, namely a hearing sibling and a child of deaf adults.This is the first book written by Stephanie Marrufo, who is Sy’s mom. When Sy was diagnosed with hearing loss as a 2-year-old, Stephanie began searching for children’s books that featured or included deaf and hard of hearing characters and found this type of resource to be extremely lacking. Once she decided to write her own, she realized the importance of being as inclusive as possible, and following that decision, this unique story came to life.

“All the Ways I Hear You” is beatifully illustrated by Priscila Soares, an artist with hearing loss who wears bone anchored hearing systems, and mother to a child born deaf who now has cochlear implants. She uses her talents to advocate for people with hearing loss by sharing their stories through her mixed media work.If you are a d/Deaf or hard of hearing person, the parent or family member of a d/Deaf or hard of hearing child, an educator, a daycare provider, a medical or support professional providing services to d/Deaf and hard of hearing people, a community organization supporting d/Deaf and hard of hearing people, or if you are simply interested in adding inclusive resources to their children’s book shelf… This is the book you’ve been waiting for!

Book Details: Softcover. 28 pages. For ages 3-8.

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Illustrated by Melissa Fischer

“Be bold! Be brave! Let you be you… and let’s help others, too!”

 That’s Ada’s motto.

Ada is a dancing, deaf fox with cochlear implants who loves to help others. On her way to dance in a talent show one day, she meets three other creatures who are each facing a physical challenge or disability of their own. She decides to help each of her new friends to see past their challenges and discover their natural, God-given strengths. But can they help her in return? Ada’s a bit nervous about the talent show!

Will she be able to hear the music clearly? Will everyone laugh at her?

Pick up a copy of Ada and the Helpers today and follow Ada and her new friends on an exciting new adventure that inspires friendship, helping others, inclusion, and finding your strengths. Plus, your child can learn the ASL alphabet at the same time! The rhyming nature of the story is welcoming for hearing kids, but is especially helpful for young children who are hard-of-hearing.

As an adult, you’ll love the surprise ending that brings all the nostalgic feels for your inner 80’s child!

This children’s book comes with some special features, including:

• One word spelled out using the American Sign Language alphabet on each spread of the story (14 in all) in diverse skin tones so that you can help your child practice learning the ASL alphabet and begin
• An ASL alphabet chart in the back of the book. By the way, the hardcover edition has a double-sided dust jacket that also serves as an American sign language alphabet poster, perfect for hanging in your child’s bedroom or in the classroom!
• The book also introduces three of the ling sounds used in the Ling Six Sound Test, which is used to help audiologists, special educators or teachers of the deaf, and parents or hard-of- hearing children assess whether or not the child can hear and recognize the full range of vocal sound. By helping your child associate these phonics with the characters in the book, it becomes easier for you to practice these sounds with

Masterfully illustrated by fine artist Melissa Fischer, Ada and the Helpers is a beautiful book that your child will want to read over and over again. Whether they are deaf or hard-of-hearing and use hearing aids or cochlear implants to assist them, or you simply want to introduce the concept of sign language to your hearing children, Ada and her friends will be instant favorites in your household or classroom!

Price includes the hardcover book and a set of matching ASL flashcards.

See Travis Peterson, author, talk about the book on this YouTube video:

Book Details: Hardcover. 32 pages. Hardcover book and set of matching ASL flashcards. For ages 3-8.

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Includes:

• One 90-page, wire-bound manual
• With website link to videos signed in ASL for assessment purposes
• With website link to downloadable PDFs of all manual-included maps and forms
• Macro- and Microstructure for American Sign Language
• One copy of A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog by Mercer Mayer
• Progress Monitoring and Instructional Planning tools for students using American Sign Language as well as DHH Students using English

90 pages

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