How do you think custom earplugs will benefit the quality of life for both you and Harrison?
With the moulded earplugs, we hope that Harrison will both tolerate them (with his sensory issues) as they are similar to his hearing aids. Our best-case scenario is that he will participate in school swimming, swimming lessons and fun summer water-based activities.
This will have a flow-on effect on improved behaviour and water confidence. His quality of life will improve significantly if we can keep his ears dry whilst enabling him to participate in activities with his classmates.
I know that this will support him in developing a positive relationship with school and encourage him to wear his hearing aids consistently. Doing so will significantly impact Harrison's well-being and academic progress.
It will enable us to have a more 'normal' family life without worrying about ear infections. It would mean fewer trips to town (a 6-hour return trip to the doctors) for medication, which increases Harrison's hearing loss over time.
Harrison currently associates water-based activities with painful ears. The new custom earplugs would enable him to have less fear in the water and enjoy swimming, kayaking, and wharf jumping this summer!