Hearing the world - right from the start

Has your child been diagnosed with a hearing impairment? Are you struggling to accept that your child will have to cope with an impairment, possibly for the rest of their life?

In such a life situation, the psychological strain on parents is understandably put to the test. Today's forms of therapy make it possible for your child to have an almost carefree and successful life even with such an impairment.

If your baby is found to have an abnormality during newborn hearing screening (NGHS), which is carried out throughout Austria in the first few days of life, further steps should be taken at an ENT clinic. It is important to clarify the cause and degree of a possible hearing impairment as soon as possible.  

It is then important to consider possible medical and technical solutions. Optimal therapeutic and educational support is also an important part of your child's journey to hearing. Your good parental powers of observation are also always in demand, because as a constant companion you are an additional diagnostician.  

Comprehensive information that you may need on this journey with your child can be found here! 

Prepare your baby for the world of sound!

There are many things you can do with your baby to support early communication. In this brochure you can find tips on how you can actively bridge the waiting time until your baby receives hearing care!

Voices

Users, relatives and experts - they are all united by years of personal experience with the topic of hearing loss and its solution.

„Zwischen Kindern, bei denen Hörverlust spät erkannt und die dadurch spät versorgt werden und jenen mit einer frühzeitigen Diagnose, nämlich in den ersten Lebensmonaten, liegen in der Sprachkompetenz ganze Welten.

O. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Patrick G. Zorowka (ret.), University Clinic for Hearing, Voice and Speech Disorders Innsbruck

At the initial fitting, Florim laughed and we all cried.

„-Eva Mehmeti, CI-Mutter

Without cochlear implants, I would never have had so many opportunities. I am so grateful to my parents that they made this decision for me.

„– Max Valenta, CI-Nutzer

Nothing is impossible!

My name is Höribald, I know a lot about hearing impairment and I would like to use my knowledge to support you in your goal of accompanying your child on their hearing journey!

As I am still very young, constantly learning and perhaps still making a few mistakes, I have put together a customized infobox for you as a little compensation: