Hi @MargaretMary   Welcome to ReachOut Parents! We're thrilled you found us.   Hearing and speaking issues in teenagers can be so concerning. It's almost impossible not to freak out when something crops up that might get in the way of their ability to learn. How have you been feeling about it all? Have you got anyone you can talk to about it?   PS - I did a tiny edit on your post and removed the link. If you have a look here at the guidelines, that should clarify things. Or feel free to ask.   ... View more