by Karen | Nov 8, 2019 | Goodies
What program is most appropriate for a preschooler with cochlear implants? While this question needs to be answered on an individual basis, a 2004 court case provides important insights into what an appropriate program is – and is not. The many factors...
by Karen | Nov 8, 2019 | For Professionals, Listening (Auditory Skills) Development
Despite the technological leaps made in Hearing Assistive Technology Systems (HATS), devices like hearing aids and cochlear implants do not “fix’ the listening challenges of students with hearing loss. Incomplete auditory access usually interferes with auditory skill...
by Karen | Oct 20, 2019 | Assessment of Student Skills, Challenges, Needs, For Professionals
Classroom observation is a critical part of assessment and performance monitoring. It provides the opportunity to collect data on how the student with hearing loss is functioning in the classroom in comparison to typical peers. Specifically, we need to observe...
by Karen | Oct 8, 2019 | Advocacy Notes
My student is being bullied but the school isn’t taking it seriously! Question from the field: My student is being bullied but the school isn’t taking the situation seriously. What can I do? Students with hearing loss often struggle in social situations due to a...
by Karen | Oct 7, 2019 | Goodies
My student is being bullied but the school isn’t taking it seriously! Question from the field: My student is being bullied but the school isn’t taking the situation seriously. What can I do? Students with hearing loss often struggle in social situations due to a...
