by Karen | Oct 22, 2021 | Assessment of Student Skills, Challenges, Needs, For Professionals, Planning to Meet Student Needs
We all know the scenario – a student with hearing devices and/or Deafness seems ‘okay’ in class, but we know they are struggling and often frustrated to keep up. The school team sees the grades and the student turning in acceptable work. But we know there is more to...
by Karen | Oct 11, 2021 | For Parents, Social Issues and Your Child
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Gallaudet researchers found that 812 deaf and hard of hearing students in eleven U.S. schools reported instances of bullying at rates 2-3 times higher than reported by hearing students. It is obvious that bullying is a...
by Karen | Oct 11, 2021 | For Parents, For Professionals, Self-Advocacy Skills for Students with Hearing Loss, Social Issues and Your Child
Students with hearing loss can be at higher risk for bullying, especially when communication barriers make it harder to report problems or seek help. If the school is not taking the bullying seriously, parents need clear documentation, a direct plan, and follow-up...
by Karen | Sep 27, 2021 | For Parents, For Professionals, Self-Concept: How the Child with Hearing Loss Sees Himself, Social Issues and Your Child
Starting middle school and high school represents a new start for many students. They may have been known as ‘the kid with hearing aids’ in elementary school. When they start secondary school the peer group broadens, and they have a chance to reinvent themselves. Too...
by Karen | Sep 13, 2021 | For Professionals, Self-Advocacy Skills for Students with Hearing Loss
Teachers, families, and students can use Deaf Awareness Month activities to learn about Deaf history, communication, accessibility, and the many contributions of the Deaf community. September is Deaf Awareness Month, a time to celebrate Deaf culture, recognize the...
