by Karen | Mar 28, 2022 | For Parents, For Professionals, Self-Concept: How the Child with Hearing Loss Sees Himself, Social Issues and Your Child
It can be tough being the only student using hearing devices and/or sign language in their grade or school. Teasing is a reality most children face, but those who are ‘different’ are teasing targets. What can we do to help strengthen self-concept in a setting where...
by Karen | Mar 14, 2022 | For Professionals, Legal Issues in Serving Children with Hearing Loss
Part of the reality of deaf/hard of hearing as a low-incidence population is that the issues and needs due to the impact of hearing loss are relatively unrecognized and professionals in the field of DHH education must continually advocate for appropriate supports and...
by Karen | Feb 21, 2022 | For Professionals, Planning to Meet Student Needs
Deaf education is more than academic instruction. While the supports given to students by teachers of the deaf in the K-12 framework undoubtedly support the acquisition of academic skills, educators in the field of deaf education are responsible for teaching...
by Karen | Feb 3, 2022 | Assessment of Student Skills, Challenges, Needs, For Professionals
Assessing the language level of young children can be challenging enough, then add that they use a different language, and on top of that, many are language deprived. We expect our students who use American Sign Language interpreters in the classroom to be able to...
by Karen | Jan 24, 2022 | Assessment of Student Skills, Challenges, Needs, For Professionals
Assessment is required for all students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) with IEPs or who are seeking eligibility for an IEP. IDEA requires that assessments tailored to the (suspected) disability area be used, but the question is WHICH assessments should be used?...
