by Karen | Feb 28, 2023 | For Professionals, Hearing Loss – Identification, Impact and Next Steps
Unfortunately, NO hearing technology fully restores normal hearing. There is no doubt that consistently worn, modern hearing devices provide more access to speech than ever before BUT we can never assume that there will be no functional impact, even if a student seems...
by Karen | Feb 13, 2023 | For Professionals, Self-Advocacy Skills for Students with Hearing Loss
One of the biggest challenges in educating students with hearing loss, is advocating for the need for self-advocacy and self-determination instruction especially, for students in the inclusive setting. They will always miss more than their peers –...
by Karen | Jan 23, 2023 | For Professionals, Listening (Auditory Skills) Development
Despite advances in hearing device technology, listening in group settings can still prove very challenging for students with hearing loss. Therefore, it’s important that the students with hearing loss themselves, as well as their educators, understand how to...
by Karen | Jan 9, 2023 | For Professionals, Planning to Meet Student Needs
Students who have disabilities that are being delivered support and services through the provisions of IDEA, who have Individual Education Plans (IEPs), MUST be considered for Extended School Year (ESY), every school year. This article explains more about ESY and...
by Karen | Dec 12, 2022 | For Professionals, Speech Perception & Learning
When a family receives the diagnosis that their child has a hearing loss, an outpouring of emotions may be experienced. Uncertainty can easily be fueled by navigating special education systems and regardless of the age of diagnosis, this can be...