Shoeb Basha was diagnosed with hearing loss at the age of two years. The school focuses on early intervention by training children with hearing loss to listen, speak, read, and write. Born in Nellore, Mr. Basha’s parents relocated to Chennai to ensure he could receive early intervention and better educational opportunities. Since she can’t speak over the phone, Sowmya messaged: “I was diagnosed with profound hearing loss when I was barely two months old. “With advancements in technology, hearing loss can be identified as early as 48 hours after birth.