This session is for parents and carers, and provides you with all the information you need to support your child with glue ear.
Next dates:
- Wednesday 12 June 2024, from 1pm to 2.30pm
- Wednesday 9 October 2024, from 1pm to 2.30pm
Address: Elmfield House, Greystoke Avenue, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS32 0DS
About the session
At this session:
- find out what glue ear is and why it's so common in young children
- talk about the common signs and symptoms of glue ear
- learn about the different interventions available, such as:
- monitoring and support
- hearing aids
- grommets
- auto-inflation
- share the effect that glue ear is having on your child's listening, speech and language and behaviour and discuss how this can impact their wellbeing
- discuss simple steps that you can take to help your child
- consider your child's listening environment and how you could improve this
- take home information to share with your child's nursery or preschool, to inform them about glue ear and provide ways to support for your child
How to book
For more information and to book your free place, email sensorysupportservice@bristol.gov.uk
The session is supported by Glue Ear Together, a charity that works with families, education and health, to provide clear, up-to-date information that promotes positive outcomes for children with glue ear.