Empowering families of deaf babies & young children through listening, language and connection.
When a child is identified with hearing loss, it can feel as though the world shifts. You may have questions about hearing technology, communication, language development, nursery support and what to do next. We offer specialist guidance to help you understand your options and feel more confident supporting your child.
We provide family-centred early intervention for babies and young children with hearing loss, with a particular focus on listening and spoken language. Support is tailored to your family and may include parent coaching, play-based intervention, communication and language assessment, guidance around hearing technology, and consultancy for nurseries or early years settings.
Based in the UK and supporting families worldwide in how to help babies and young children with hearing loss, we work in person, remotely, or through a flexible blend of both. If you would like to explore support, please get in touch for an initial conversation.
If your child has recently been diagnosed with hearing loss, you may be feeling shocked, worried, confused or unsure what to do first. You do not have to have all the answers before getting support. We can help you understand what the diagnosis means, make sense of the information you have been given, and take the next small step with confidence.
Who We Support
- Families of newly diagnosed babies and young children with hearing loss
- UK-based families with deaf children aged 0 to 8
- Parents exploring listening and spoken language support
- Families making decisions about hearing technology,communication and early intervention
- Nurseries, preschools and early years settings supporting a deaf child
- International and expat families who need specialist remote or in-person guidance
What Makes the Support Different
- Family-centred: support is built around your child, your family routines and your priorities.
- Evidence-informed: guidance draws on established early intervention principles for deaf and hard of hearing children.
- Practical: strategies are designed to fit everyday life, play, books, routines and real interactions.
- Collaborative: we can work alongside families, audiology teams, nurseries, preschools and other professionals.
- Flexible: support can be offered in person, remotely or as a tailored package.
Testimonials
Parent of Aisha
'We just wanted to say a huge thankyou for taking time to chat with us the other day. We really appreciated how kind, supportive and informative you were. it was such a helpful conversation, and we came away feeling so much more reassured and positive.'
Portage Team
Thanks for such great support, advice and always listening. We have learnt so much from your service in including deaf children and meeting their specific needs
Parent of Alex
Such a big change for us - meeting you following diagnosis you stepped in and helped us see the way forward. Your caring approach fitted our family and the progress we have seen in Alex has been beyond what we expected.