Hi Annabelle, I am so impressed with the work you’re doing to help other kids who are growing up with hearing disabilities. I have an unusual problem and I wondered if you could help me. I’m a lawyer and I represent a little two-year-old girl who had a hearing loss because she was placed next to her air blower machine right after she was born. Trying to represent her, I need to describe to the jury what kind of challenges she may face with her partial hearing loss and hearing aids and I’ve been looking for someone who could help me in this area. I’m wondering if you would contact me if I provided my information. I would really appreciate it, Elizabeth Faiella

Thank you so much! I am now 10 and I love your videos so much my name is Ciera!

Have you talked to a doctor about a baha implant

I really enjoyed that! Ty

What are listening breaks? My 3rd grader was just diagnosed and got hearing aides. We are still setting up her testing for the IEP/504.

Wow. Thank you for this video 💖 I hope you will have an amazing school year too.

Amazing!!

Bravo Annabelle!!!!

Your speech is perfect. Your hard work paid off. Great job and great work by your parents.

WOW!

Do you have microtia? My son only has one canal, so he can only wear one AirPod. I’m sure he is missing a lot. He does not wear aides. The bone conductor idea now offers regular headphones for everyone. Due to runners needing to hear cars etc. It’s the same thing as a cochlear. He won’t wear them though. 😡 So, from the video, I cannot even see them. Are they able to fit comfortably in both ears? Do you think only one would be sufficient since his other canal is closed, and cannot support the size of an AirPod?! Thank you for making these videos. I love that you’re doing this, and it sounds like you know what you need, and you have succeeded that way. I wish my son was more open to all of this. Video idea, PLEASE!! Any tips or tricks for taking notes in class. Do you type or write? Since lip reading is a big part (my son included), he is not good at taking notes. He needs to be watching, and like you said…it does take a second to process what they’re saying! I HAVE to help him get organized, be able to keep up in class. High school starts in August! 😰 his 504 isn’t worth anything at his school, unfortunately. Do you know of any clever tricks on the computer to help organize and speed up his note taking, so he can also process what the teacher is saying as well. He is just missing so much, and it shows. Again, thank you! Have a wonderful summer!

I love your content! My son is 14. This year has been really tough. I just heard about your channel. Hopefully you will have more, so my son and I can watch you together. If you have any tricks on note taking, staying organized, not missing in person instruction (say for quarantine close exposure, if you get exhausted easier than other kids, ANYTHING to help get my son organized and keep up). I’m sure there are lots of neat things to help on the computer, he just isn’t so sure about them. Do you record lessons if you have to miss school and still be expected to take a test when you get back? Do you get extra time sometimes? Do you type or write notes? While reading lips and writing or typing, does that get confusing? I’m sorry to ask so much. It has just been really difficult. He also struggled with focusing. Not hyper, just focus. That could be Bc of hearing as well. Thank you for showing others how successful/ kind/ helpful/smart and caring for others that are starting out on their journey! You are an inspiration to many! Hopefully you realize that!!

Very inspiring video! Thank you for sharing your journey with hearing loss and advice - it’s been very helpful.

Amazing! Thank you for sharing this useful information with us! May I ask what brand hearing aid do you have? Or do they all have Bluetooth to connect to device?

Thank you for the information. Your family must be so proud of you.

Thanks for doing these videos. my 2yr old has moderate/severe hearing loss. i'm curious if you've been to concerts and how they sound with the hearing aids.

I listen to music through my hearing aids too the bluetooth is connected

Your such an ispration!❤️❤️❤️❤️😄

Thank you for these videos. My daughter is 6 with hearing loss in her right ear. She speaks clearly and nobody had any idea she had this loss until the public school she attends did random hearing checks. My daughter had never said anything as I assume she just thought it was normal. We go tomorrow for a CT scan and then to the University hospital for hearing aids and whatever help they suggest. I want to build her a community of kids with hearing loss that she can refer to when times may get rough as she ages and has questions. One of my questions for you is do you personalize your aids to make them look "fashionable" like people have funky glasses? Also, did you encounter any school mates who were unnecessarily hard on your psyche? How did you deal with those situations?

Thanks for enlightening me on all the progress is being made hearing aides. Absolutely amazing. You give hope to so many people. Thank you.

You are truly an inspiration. Love hearing how talented you are and you certainly are a role model for other HOH children. Thanks again.

Another cute sweater! So proud of you

Cute jacket Annie! Love ya god daughter

Annabelle- this is fantastic information! What a wonderful idea to share your story for parents and children who may be struggling to understand a new hearing loss diagnosis. You set a strong example of what can be achieved with perseverance and support. March on!!

Thank you so much for posting these videos. My little boy Rowen is 10 months and has severe hearing loss and I appreciate so much hearing you speak to your journey … this helps me connect with my son and hopefully based on your experience help support him. Were you ever a candidate for CI’s? I only ask because my son may be a candidate and I would love to hear your thoughts on it.

Loving these videos! I have a son who is 8 months with mild hearing loss. Would you do a video where you talk about the evolution of your aids? From baby to now?

Thank you! Keep making videos! So helpful

Thanks again for your video! I feel like I am learning more and more about my 2 yr old through you!!! Thank u for further explaining about the lip reading ❤️❤️

samE my mom tells me to do it all the time but i just can't

Its been hard for me to hear in school with all the background noise thank you for helping me and making me coftient.

Hi Annabelle I have the same thing as you with hearing aids I'm 9 years old and its been very diffuclt for me with hearing aids but luckly you made me so much more confident in myself. Thank You!

I have Hearing aids to

Awsome video!! Your so brave and your speech is great !!!❤️

Loved this and can't wait to show my 11 year old Annabelle who wears 2 hearing aids as well. We agree that the masks are such a pain with them- and try adding glasses to that combo. People have no idea of the challenges- thank you for being willing to share your journey.

Thanks for this

Thank you for your videos! My son was also diagnosed at birth with mod-severe hearing loss. I was just wondering, why do you read lips, is it bc you miss sounds when someone is speaking? Thanks again for your maturity and sharing this knowledge. I hope my son can look to you as inspiration as he grows up! (and his mom too)

Such an inspiration for families just beginning this journey. Thank you so much for sharing, so many families will benefit from your knowledge. Keep sharing! I will be recommending your videos to the families I work with.

Thank you for your videos! My 5 year old daughter wears hearing aids and your videos give me great insights into her perspective. For a future video, I'd love to know more about your experiences going to the movie theater (do you request the assisted listening devices or captions) and in school situations like assembly or the cafeteria. Thanks so much!

Fantastic, super informative videos - thank you! My daughter is profoundly deaf and wears bilateral cochlear implants. I started AVID Language to start publishing books for children with hearing loss… like you did when you were younger, my daughter loves seeing the characters with hearing loss in books! Thank you for all your clear advice and sharing of your experiences.

I love your videos . Thank you so much for share with us. I would like if you can show your hearing aids , tell us what brand do you wear, etc. please !

Thank you for another video! Good to see you are doing well. I love the anecdotes of things that helped you as a child since my son quite young yet.

Thanks Annabelle. Interesting about the American doll. Great idea. Another way showing that kids all want the same gifts, only with the aides added. Thanks.

My 5 month old wears hearing aids, and I love your videos! Looking forward to the next one!!

Hearing loss makes you special, keep up the good work!

Thank you for all the information about hearing loss and how to over come the difficulties. It is wonderful how your videos can help families with the same differences. Thank you for helping. Trisha

Love this. Excited to show my 9 year old twins who were born with moderate-severe hearing loss and wear aids and CI. You are such an inspiration to all the younger kids! Keep being you.

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Thank you for this amazing video and all the information. I’m a mom of a 4 year old with hearing loss and it’s always good to hear about adult kids’ experiences.

Thank you for your videos. I’d be sure to show my girl your videos when she grows up. Thanks for sharing your insight and your experience

You are such an inspiration and role model for all these younger kids that experience the same things you do daily. I am so proud of how far you’ve come and all the confidence you’ve gained especially when it comes to your hearing loss. Keep on working hard and getting your message out to the people. So much love to you💗💗