Resources

Resources & Advice

Practical information to help you understand hearing and listening

Our resources area is designed to grow over time, providing accessible, information on hearing, listening and auditory processing across the lifespan.

Children's Hearing

Understanding hearing development, what to look for at different ages, and when to seek assessment.

How children's hearing develops

A guide to hearing milestones from birth through school age, and the signs that may suggest a hearing concern.

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What to expect at your child's hearing assessment

A warm, plain-English guide for parents — covering appointment types, testing methods, how to prepare your child, and what happens after.

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The importance of early hearing screening

Why identifying hearing loss early makes such a profound difference — covering the newborn screen, developmental milestones, and when to seek assessment.

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Newborn hearing screening & your child's hearing

What AABR and AOAE newborn hearing screening involves, what a clear result means, and why children's hearing should continue to be monitored as they grow.

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When to refer a child for hearing assessment

Recognising the signs that a child's hearing deserves a closer look — a practical guide for parents, teachers, health visitors and professionals.

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Glue Ear

Information about glue ear, its impact and the options available.

Glue ear in children: what parents need to know

What glue ear is, the signs to look for, why a baseline hearing assessment matters, and practical strategies to support your child's listening while they have glue ear.

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Glue ear and speech development

How fluctuating hearing loss from glue ear can affect speech, language and learning.

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Grommets: what to expect

A guide to grommet surgery — what it involves, when it may be recommended, and what to expect before and after the procedure.

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Listening & Auditory Processing

Understanding listening difficulties that go beyond the standard hearing test.

Understanding auditory processing disorder (APD)

What APD is, how it differs from hearing loss, the signs to look for in children and adults, and what specialist assessment and support can look like.

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Dyslexia and auditory processing: understanding the overlap

Is there a relationship between dyslexia and auditory processing difficulties? We explore the overlap, what parents and teachers might notice, and when further assessment may be helpful.

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Managing listening difficulties in the classroom

Practical strategies for teachers and parents to support children with listening difficulties at school.

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Adult Hearing & Tinnitus

Information about hearing loss, tinnitus and hearing technology for adults.

Understanding hearing aids

A plain-English guide to modern hearing aids — how they work, what to expect, and how to choose the right option.

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Tinnitus management strategies

Practical approaches to managing tinnitus — from sound therapy and relaxation techniques to hearing technology and professional support.

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Asymmetric hearing loss: what it means and when to seek help

Understanding why a difference in hearing between ears matters and when further investigation is recommended.

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Evidence & Further Reading

The research, clinical guidelines and professional guidance behind our resources.

Evidence & Further Reading

Peer-reviewed research, NHS and NICE guidelines, and professional guidance from the British Society of Audiology — the evidence base behind our resources.

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