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Tag Archives: Advocacy
Their Words, Their World
Join us as we explore how to honor and enhance family culture to promote excellent outcomes for children with hearing loss.
ReDEAFinition
There are many different definitions for the word “deaf” — the medical definition, the cultural definition, the audiological definition. But I’d like to propose another one. A reDEAFinition, if you will…
Out with the Old
Hearing loss technology and intervention are rapidly changing. Advances in cochlear implant programming, hearing aid design, and the brain science behind auditory verbal intervention continue to drive our field forward and propel children born deaf today to new heights. Children born deaf or hard of hearing in 2016 truly have a world of possibilities openContinue reading “Out with the Old”
Observing vs. Mindreading
When a child is very young and/or doesn’t talk much (… yet!) it seems like we (parents and professionals) suddenly seem to develop psychic abilities. Mindreading means anticipating the child’s need or what the child is going to say, and taking care of it before giving the child a chance to ask for help or sayContinue reading “Observing vs. Mindreading”
FREE POSTER: These Are NOT My Hearing Aids
Feel free to download and share this poster to raise awareness of the importance of cochlear implants. It may be used and shared for free in its original form with no edits and proper attribution.
FREE POSTER: This Is NOT My Cochlear Implant
Feel free to download and share this poster to raise awareness of the importance of cochlear implants. It may be used and shared for free in its original form with no edits and proper attribution.
Playing Tricks in Therapy
Serious, boring therapy? No thank you! Practical jokes can be a lot of fun, but look beneath the surface and you’ll find a wealth of listening and language goals, too. Let’s talk about sabotage, theory of mind, jokes, and helping children with hearing loss develop a sense of humor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hearing Loss and Education
Here are some of the questions I hear most frequently regarding students with hearing loss and their education, from preschool to college graduation and beyond!
Success on the Job for Employees with Hearing Loss
Whether you’ve been hard of hearing all your life or are adjusting to life as a late-deafened adult, navigating the workforce with hearing loss can be a challenge. How can you manage job interviews, communication challenges on the job, and determine appropriate accommodations?
Elizabeth A. Rosenzweig 