Whenever people ask me what I do, I tell them that I help families of children with hearing loss teach their children to listen and speak without the use of sign language. Inevitably, the next question I hear is, “HOW?!?”
Tag Archives: Auditory Verbal Therapy
Insurance Coverage for Auditory Verbal Therapy
In the United States, there are significant differences in insurance coverages from state to state, and even between plans from different insurance carriers. This information is intended to be a general overview with tips that may help in your particular insurance situation.
What to Expect In the First Weeks After a Child’s Cochlear Implant Activation
WHAT TO EXPECT In the first weeks after your child’s cochlear implant is activated The big day has finally arrived! Your child’s cochlear implant(s) are finally going to be turned on. After months of appointments and waiting, you may feel as if you’ve made it to the finish line, but you are really at theContinue reading “What to Expect In the First Weeks After a Child’s Cochlear Implant Activation”
Review of 101 FAQs About Auditory Verbal Practice
As a big fan of the earlier edition (50 FAQs About Auditory Verbal Therapy), I was excited to read the latest update: 101 FAQs about Auditory Verbal Practice, edited by Warren Estabrooks M.Ed., Dip. Ed. Deaf, LSLS Cert. AVT® .
Autism and Hearing Loss
April is Autism Awareness Month. What does this have to do with hearing loss? Approximately 40% of children with hearing loss have some sort of additional disability or condition, and many families and professionals are facing the task of helping children face the dual challenges of hearing loss as well as autism.
Health Literacy
You probably know that “literacy” refers to the ability to understand language through reading and writing. Health literacy is the ability to understand information about healthcare and use that information to make informed decisions for yourself or those in your care. Why is this important for those of us in the Listening and Spoken LanguageContinue reading “Health Literacy”
Therapy Outside the Box
Who says that therapy has to happen at a table, or even within the walls of a therapy room? Break from the routine and give children (and parents, and therapists!) a much needed shake-up by doing something a little different in your session.
Indoor Picnic Activity
Depending on where you live, the weather outside might be really crummy right now, and kids (and adults!) are getting sick of being cooped up for the winter. Get out of the winter blues by planning an indoor picnic!
The Wheels On the Bus Activity
The wheels on the bus go round and round, Round and round, Round and round. The wheels on the bus go round and round, All through the town!
Pop Up Barn Activity
A good barn and lots of Learning to Listen Sound animal toys can be used for a million different therapy activities. But what about families who do not have a barn or animal toys at home? Why not make your own in therapy?
Elizabeth A. Rosenzweig 