by Karen | Jun 5, 2017 | For Professionals, Self-Concept: How the Child with Hearing Loss Sees Himself
Adolescence – A Challenging Time for Self-Concept Self-concept reflects how an adolescent evaluates himself or herself in domains (or areas) in which he or she considers success important. Problems and difficulties can lower self-concept; but low self-concept can also...
by Karen | Jun 5, 2017 | For Professionals, Self-Concept: How the Child with Hearing Loss Sees Himself
INFANCY TO PRESCHOOL: Exploring new thoughts, feelings, objects and people Social-Emotional Milestones A child’s self-concept begins to develop at birth. It begins with how adults respond to him. Parents and caregivers create a positive emotional bond with an infant...
by Karen | Jun 5, 2017 | For Parents, For Professionals, Social Issues and Your Child, Social Skills
An Essential Ingredient for Success! Self-confidence is an essential ingredient for healthy development and school success. Confidence is a belief in your ability to master your body, behavior, and the challenges you encounter. Children who are confident are eager to...
by Karen | Jun 5, 2017 | Accommodations for Students with Hearing Loss, For Professionals
Summary: If it is known that a student with a HA/CI/FM system or sign language interpreter is going to participate in a school sanctioned sport, it is the school’s responsibility (whether it’s the athletic department, teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing, educational...
by Karen | Jun 5, 2017 | Accommodations for Students with Hearing Loss, For Professionals
For many students with learning challenges—and for many without—the key to success in the classroom lies in having appropriate adaptations, accommodations, and modifications made to the instruction and other classroom activities. Some adaptations are as simple as...