11 to 13 years

NDCS has a number of resources that are suitable for parents of deaf children aged 11 to 13.

The titles below are available to download or order here or can be ordered by contacting the Freephone Helpline on 0808 800 8880.

* Please note to download or order publications you will need to be a member of NDCS.

There are lots of local professionals who could make a big difference to you and your deaf child.

• People you may meet

Consider what communication tactics to adopt to enable your child to take full advantage of home and school life

• Communicating with your deaf child
• Deaf Children and Speech and Language Therapy
  

Deaf children often need support to take full advantage of their education.

• Which school for your deaf child?
  
• Starting secondary school
  
• Deaf Friendly Teaching  (guide for professionals working with your child)
  
• Here to Learn DVD
  
• Communicating with deaf children flyer/ poster for the school

Assure your child that bullying should not be tolerated and that staff, friends and family are there to support them

• Bullying and deaf children
  

Explore the wide range of solutions for promoting your child's independence  at home and school

• Technology at home
  
• Radio aids
  
• Technology Test Drive

Parents, siblings, grandfathers and others can all make a positive contribution to your deaf child’s emotional well-being

• Parenting a deaf child: Parenting tips

• You and your deaf child: A guide for fathers

• You and your grandchild

• You and your family

• All together DVD: You and your family

• Me and my deaf brother and sister
  
• The Buzz website (Our site for deaf children and young people)

You may be able to claim benefits to help with the extra costs of having a deaf child

• What is Disability Living Allowance?
  
• DLA guide under 16
  
• State benefits
  
• Sources of funding for families

You’re not alone. Getting in touch with other families via our online Parent Place discussion forum or our local groups, can be a wonderful source of ideas, inspiration and friendship

• Parent Place

• NDCS family weekends

• Training and events calendar

• How NDCS can help
  
• Local groups
  
• The Buzz website (Our site for deaf children and young people)