Here are some of the most common questions I hear about speech, articulation, and people with hearing loss.
Category Archives: Elizabeth Rosenzweig MS CCC-SLP LSLS Cert. AVT
Cochlear Implants, Residual Hearing, and Hybrid CIs
“When you get a cochlear implant, all of your natural hearing is destroyed.” This used to be the common wisdom: get a cochlear implant, forgo any residual hearing (hearing that you have without the use of hearing devices). Today, however, less traumatic surgical techniques and improved electrode arrays have proven this to be untrue. What is theContinue reading “Cochlear Implants, Residual Hearing, and Hybrid CIs”
FAQs about Hearing Loss, Hearing Technology, and Auditory Verbal Therapy
When you meet someone new, one of the first questions we tend to ask is, “What do you do?” When I tell people that I teach children with hearing loss to listen and speak, it’s a real conversation starter. Here are some of my most frequently asked questions about hearing loss, hearing technology, and Auditory VerbalContinue reading “FAQs about Hearing Loss, Hearing Technology, and Auditory Verbal Therapy”
Busting the Myth of “Cochlear Implants Don’t Work”
Opponents of cochlear implants, or CI skeptics, or even those who are neutral but uninformed often parrot the lines that “Some people just don’t do well with cochlear implants.” They say, “Not everyone gets the same results.” I’ll agree with them on those statements — they’re right. Unfortunately, we do still see large variability in theContinue reading “Busting the Myth of “Cochlear Implants Don’t Work””
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
One of my favorite parts of my job is the fact that I get to spend time with so many amazing, interesting, terrific families of children with hearing loss. Thanks to teletherapy, “my” families now come not only from around my city, but also from around the world. Each one brings their own unique perspectiveContinue reading “Culturally Sensitive Therapy”
Potty Training for Children with Hearing Loss
Learning to use the toilet is a big developmental milestone for toddlers, and a big challenge for parents! How can parents successfully navigate this age and stage, especially when you add hearing loss to the mix? Here are some important things to keep in mind:
Is This a “Hearing Loss Thing” or a “Kid Thing”?
One of the most common questions I hear from parents is, “My child does XYZ. Is this due to the hearing loss?” I’ve heard all kinds of things — from the obvious (having difficulty hearing in noise) to the off-the-wall (preferring a certain food) — attributed to the child’s hearing loss. What drives this, andContinue reading “Is This a “Hearing Loss Thing” or a “Kid Thing”?”
Five Strategies to Encourage Your Child to Talk
Here are five simple strategies you can use to encourage your child to expand their expressive language at home. At first, it may seem overwhelming to keep them all in your “toolbox.” That’s okay! I suggest focusing on implementing just one new strategy at day for a week. As you practice and gain confidence,Continue reading “Five Strategies to Encourage Your Child to Talk”
Making Things Sticky
Many parents have had the experience of walking out of a great therapy session and then thinking one day later, “How were we supposed to work on that goal again?” Likewise, many therapists have had the experience of déjà vu when they feel like their session is just a repeat of last week’s, with noContinue reading “Making Things Sticky”
A “Why Not?” Attitude Toward Hearing Loss
Learning that your child has hearing loss can be a world-shaking event for parents. The truth is, though millions of people around the world have hearing loss, most parents have little prior experience with people who are deaf or hard of hearing before discovering that their child is suddenly a member of this group. ManyContinue reading “A “Why Not?” Attitude Toward Hearing Loss”
Elizabeth A. Rosenzweig 