How many times have you been humming along in a conversation with a child when suddenly, a simple question stops him in his tracks? Once you get beyond the rote answers to, “What’s your name?” and “How old are you?” many language learners are derailed by novel questions for which they are unprepared. The problemContinue reading “A Five Step System to Build Question Answering Skills In Children with Hearing Loss”
Tag Archives: Language Development
Why Do Babies Need “Speech” Therapy? The Importance of Early Intervention
Even hearing babies don’t talk at this age. Why does a child with hearing loss need “speech”?
Get On the Brain Train!
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?!?”
Great Expectations: Progress with a Cochlear Implant
Like any big decision, getting a cochlear implant involves just a little bit of a leap of faith. No matter how much you research, there is no way to know 100% what will happen with the surgery, activation, or rehabilitation. By and large, results are fantastic, but how can you know what to expect forContinue reading “Great Expectations: Progress with a Cochlear Implant”
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.
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?
Paper Doll Activities
A good set of paper dolls is a great tool to have in your therapy toolkit. The possibilities for therapy — for boys and girls from preschool to teens — are endless. You can create the paper dolls with the child or have your own set pre-made.
Snowball Fight Activity
Even in climates that don’t get enough snow for a real snowball fight, children of all ages will love to get some energy out with this activity… and work on some speech, language, and listening goals, too!
Elizabeth A. Rosenzweig 