“It was initially pretty rough, as my husband, Daniel and I already knew Naomi had Down syndrome and were coming to terms with that, and then we found out she also has a hearing impairment,” said Sarah.
“However, as emotional as I felt to start with, becoming connected with services like Hear and Say and meeting people who are on similar journeys was comforting and somewhat therapeutic for me. While Naomi will still face challenges, there are resources available now that weren’t around when I was a kid.”
Naomi, now a cheeky and inquisitive three-year-old, receives listening and spoken language therapy and audiology support from Hear and Say, and continues to make wonderful strides as she learns to listen and speak with the use of two hearing aids.
“It has been so special watching Naomi learn comprehension, listening skills and seeing her connect with the people around her,” said Sarah.
