it is important that both parties appreciate the impact of the hearing loss on the other. Indeed, Miller (1983) has suggested that a significant other accompany the person with hearing loss to every consultation in order to heighten understanding of hearing loss impact. It has been found that when significant others actively participate in early discussions of hearing difficulties, the parent is more likely to report perceived benefit from amplification, possibly because of the"moral support" provided by the significant other (Hoover-Steinwart, English, &Hanley, 2001).If significant others are not afforded the opportunity to learn of the impact of hearing loss through group classes as discussed in the next chapter, this information needs to be conveyed individually.