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Tag Archives: Parents
Why Not Baby Signs?
Even parents who have chosen a listening and spoken language outcome for their children often ask, “Should we use baby signs?” just to fill the gap during the time from identification to cochlear implantation, or identification to those first spoken words. If you’re to believe the media hype, every parent, those of children with and withoutContinue reading “Why Not Baby Signs?”
Lies, D*mned Lies, and Statistics: How to Understand Research
“There are three kinds of lies: lies, d*mned lies, and statistics.” — Mark Twain It can certainly seem that way, can’t it? Most people are not given the opportunity to take a rigorous research methods class over the course of their educational careers, and even our high schools rarely teach students the skills they needContinue reading “Lies, D*mned Lies, and Statistics: How to Understand Research”
Testimonial: Wallace’s Family
Wallace’s family chose teletherapy, and it has made a difference for them. His mom, Paige, tells her story…
For Children with Hearing Loss, Not Just Any SLP Will Do
I am a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) by training. I think SLPs are great! But I strongly believe that for children with hearing loss, not just any SLP will do. Why?
What to Expect On Activation Day
The day you’ve been waiting for is finally here! After the process of candidacy assessments, choosing a device, and surgery, it’s finally time to activate the cochlear implant. I’ve written before about what to expect in the first few week’s after a child’s CI is activated, but what should you expect on your child’s activationContinue reading “What to Expect On Activation Day”
Just One Hurdle: A Strategy for Teaching New Skills
On your mark… get set… go! In a track and field competition, runners race around the track, jumping hurdle after hurdle in an attempt to be the first to the finish line. It’s an incredible sight. When we’re teaching children with hearing loss a new listening, speech, or language skill, however, we’re running a differentContinue reading “Just One Hurdle: A Strategy for Teaching New Skills”
What Are the Advantages of Teletherapy?
When I began to offer teletherapy services, I wanted to make sure that my clients would be receiving treatment that was as good as in-person therapy. What I didn’t realize was that, in many cases, teletherapy could be even better than treatment in a brick-and-mortar location!
Great Mistakes
I have a confession: I love mistakes. I love when kids make them, I love when parents make them, and I even love when I make them, too!
Back to School Guide for Students with Hearing Loss
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 studentsContinue reading “Back to School Guide for Students with Hearing Loss”
Elizabeth A. Rosenzweig 