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Parenting a deaf teenager

Parenting a deaf teenager brings a whole host of new experiences. With a few small adaptations and important conversations, deaf young people can enjoy learning to drive, dating, going to parties and moving out.

Having difficult conversations

Communication method and timing are important.

Having difficult conversations

Independent travel

You can support your teen to travel alone with practice runs.

Independent travel

Sex education

Accessible information about sex is important but not always easy to find.

Sex education

Learning to drive

Some small adaptations can make learning to drive easier.

Learning to drive

Dating

Taking a first step into the dating world can be nerve-wracking.

Dating

Managing money

Budgeting and accessing benefits can help deaf young people.

Managing money

Moving out

Moving away from home can be both exciting and scary!

Moving out

Going to parties

Parties can be an important part of a deaf teen's social life.

Going to parties