Something stood in the way of Emma Colley’s pursuit of learning more about the medical world: the ability to use a stethoscope.

Not any more. Virginia Beach City Public Schools has ordered one specially designed for the Bayside High School Health Sciences Academy student, who has a cochlear implant in each ear to help her hear.

Link: https://pilotonline.com/news/local/beach-student-with-hearing-loss-receives-special-stethoscope-to-pursue/article_049f2ee8-6a98-522a-af18-a07dbc22b881.html

Link: http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-birth-to-three-in-pediatrics-office-20170630-story.html

There are different reasons a child may have difficulty hearing, and this can create problems with communication. A child may not even realize they are having trouble hearing. You can help your child by recognizing signs of difficulty, and when you see signs, you can take action to help. Some actions you can complete at home, while others may need the help of your audiologist.

http://heartolearn.org/tutorials/hearing-loss-management/signs-of-difficulty-hearing.html