Costa Rica 2010: Pictures
These pictures are from the Costa Rica trip. Thank you so much to the administrators, parents, teachers, and students who allowed us to observe and capture these memories.
Can you believe that August is here already and it’s time to start thinking about getting back into the school routine? The beginning of the school year is an exciting time, but it can also be filled with anxiety on the part of parents, students with hearing loss, and school staff. How will other students…
Are you a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS) candidate planning to sit for the exam this fall or winter? Join a virtual study session to sharpen your skills and prepare for success!
I often say that becoming a parent of a child with hearing loss is like being drafted onto a team for a sport you’ve never played and expected to be the MVP. Almost overnight, you’re bombarded with technical jargon, communication options, opinions, appointments, and waves of emotion. Who wouldn’t be overwhelmed?
There are many benefits of music, theater, art, and dance education for all. Arts education is linked to improved focus and behavior, academic achievement, higher SAT scores, and a host of other benefits. The positive cognitive, creative, physical, social effects are undeniable. But what about arts education for children with hearing loss?
Accomplished language users know that there are multiple ways to communicate the same message. You could say, “I’m hungry” or I could say, “I’m starving/ famished/ peckish” You could bluntly accuse someone of overreacting or gently prod them with, “Hey! Don’t have a cow!” You could ask a question directly, “Can you please turn on the…
The World Health Organization has designated today, March 3rd, as International Ear Care Day. According to the WHO, approximately 50% of cases of hearing loss worldwide could be avoided through primary prevention techniques.