We will take a closer look at sound, explore the structure of the human ear, list some of the more common causes of deafness and define the two main types of deafness.

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Throughout this section the information provided can be applied to children worldwide.

As this website expands and the work of IDCS develops, we hope to provide more detailed, country-specific information on childhood deafness.

In the meantime, to find out more about services and resources available for deaf children in your country please visit The Directory - our database of useful contacts and organisations worldwide.

We would welcome any feedback on this section. Please email The International Deaf Children's Society