3d. Understand aetiology (cause) of deafness
Deaf Children and Young People (DCYP) and families
- know about the aetiology (cause)of deafness or why it is not known yet
- understand how aetiology can be identified, eg genetic testing
- know aetiological investigations are an option for DCYP and families at any stage
- understand what it means if the aetiology is known
- understand the potential and challenges of genetic testing.
Suggested resources
- NDCS – What Is Deafness?
- NDCS – Causes of deafness
- NDCS – Genetic and genomic testing | Causes of deafness
- BATOD Audiology Refreshers
- BATOD Supporting parents resources
- Support groups for specific aetiologies (not exhaustive):
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