WEBINAR 9/17/2015: Top Ten Tips for Auditory Verbal Parents

Join me for a webinar on Thursday September 17th where I’ll share my Top Ten Tips for Auditory Verbal Parents.  We’ll discuss topics including: How do I know if my child’s devices are programmed well?  What do I need to know to write a strong IEP?  How do I build strong self-esteem and sibling relationships?Continue reading “WEBINAR 9/17/2015: Top Ten Tips for Auditory Verbal Parents”

10/12/2015: Speech Skills Webinar

Join me on Monday 10/12/2015 at 7PM EST for a webinar on developing speech skills through listening.  We’ll discuss articulation development, suggested activities, and special concerns like apraxia and bilingual language learners.  This presentation is appropriate for parents and professionals, and qualifies for 1CE credit from the AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language.Continue reading “10/12/2015: Speech Skills Webinar”

8/12-13/2015: An Evening for Parents and a Day for Professionals in Utah

I’m thrilled to be heading West this August to speak at the generous invitation of AG Bell Utah and Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind.   

7/23/2015: Cochlear™ Facebook Q&A with an Auditory-Verbal Therapist

Join me on July 23rd, 2015 from 5-7PM Eastern Standard Time as I moderate a Facebook Q&A session sponsored by Cochlear! You can submit your questions live or ahead of time on the event page. CLICK HERE to RSVP!

Helping Classmates Understand Hearing Loss

In the past month, I’ve had some incredible opportunities to spend time with a group of children I don’t often see — children with typical hearing — teaching them about hearing loss and how better to understand their classmate who is deaf.  They’ve taught me a lot about hearing loss from a child’s-eye view andContinue reading “Helping Classmates Understand Hearing Loss”