CANTON, MASS. (WHDH) — A school in Canton that supports children living with hearing and speech disorders is being praised for helping a Watertown boy make significant progress following a challenging diagnosis.
Four-year-old August Fox was just 2 years old when he was diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss, a condition that affects both ears.
“We were really afraid of him even stepping out into our yard because if we were more than a few feet away from him or behind him, he wouldn’t hear us if he was going to walk into the street,” said August’s father, Anthony.
August’s mother shared that the diagnosis came after they noticed balance issues and took him to a specialist.
“I was shocked. I looked at the audiologist and she said, ‘I think he’s going to need some hearing aids,’ and I asked, ‘For like a month? For how long?’” Sara recalled.
After spending time at the Clarke School for Hearing and Speech, August’s parents say they have seen a major change.
“It’s a dramatic transformation in his ability to be understood and to understand people as well,” Anthony said.
After two years at the school, his parents report their son’s confidence has grown, and he has made friends who are facing similar obstacles.
The Clarke School for Hearing and Speech will be hosting a 5K event this Sunday.
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