Localization and validation of the "Growing Up With Hearing Loss" tool for Brazilian Portuguese

To present the process of localization and validation of the Growing Up with Hearing Loss material into Brazilian Portuguese, aiming to expand its applicability in the national context.

Methodological study of translation, cultural adaptation, and content validation. After authorization from the Ida Institute, the material was localized into Brazilian Portuguese to ensure semantic, cultural, and technical equivalence. The process included expert review, subtitling of 32 videos, cultural adaptation, and the development of questionnaires applied to children, adolescents, and young adults with hearing loss, as well as their families and speech-language pathologists.

The material was localized as Crescendo com a Perda Auditiva and validated by 42 participants. Three groups achieved agreement rates above 75% on the clarity and appropriateness of the content, while the young adult group achieved 74%, close to the established minimum criterion. Suggestions focused mainly on improving video subtitling. The material showed potential to support life transition management, promote communication skills, and support the development of individuals with hearing loss.

Crescendo com a Perda Auditiva proved suitable for the Brazilian context, with the potential to support auditory rehabilitation and the development of social, cognitive, and communication skills. Adjustments to audiovisual content are recommended to optimize subtitle comprehension.