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Helping Teens Build Self-Advocacy | Therapy Thursdays

In this episode of Therapy Thursdays, Jaspal Chowdhry — India’s first LSLS and auditory-verbal therapy expert — builds on the previous conversations around teen confidence by focusing on a critical next step: developing self-advocacy. As teenagers with hearing differences begin interacting more independently with peers, teachers, and new environments, self-advocacy becomes essential. Confidence and self-advocacy grow together — when teens can express their needs clearly, they feel more in control, included, and empowered. Here’s what you’ll learn: • Why self-confidence and self-advocacy must be developed together • How parents can create a home environment that encourages open expression • Why stepping back — instead of stepping in — helps teens grow • How to encourage your teen’s communication efforts without intervening • Ways to build self-reliance through daily responsibility and independence • Teaching teens to manage, maintain, and speak up about their hearing devices • Helping teens understand how hearing works — and how their device supports them • Why involving your teen in decisions about school, technology, and activities matters • Encouraging connections with both typical-hearing peers and the hearing-difference community • How parent support networks strengthen both parents and teens ✨ When teens learn to speak up for themselves — at home, in school, and in social settings — they gain the confidence to participate fully, form meaningful connections, and integrate comfortably into the wider hearing community. 💬 Have questions? Share them in the comments. 📘 Coming up next: Support strategies for teachers — and how educators can play a key role in your child’s hearing journey. Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/cochlearindia Explore more resources: https://www.cochlear.com/in/en/home #CochlearIndia #TherapyThursdays #SelfAdvocacy #TeenConfidence #TeensAndParents #ParentSupport #HearingRehab #CochlearImplant #AuditoryVerbalTherapy #JaspalChowdhry #TeenSupport #Independence #HearingJourney #CochlearCare