by Karen | May 23, 2022 | For Parents, School-Aged Children with Hearing Loss
A child who is deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) often has challenges understanding in situations that are not their typical, day-to-day communication. A simple trip to the beach can bring on a hint of anxiety or a large family gathering can be a breeding ground for...
by Karen | May 10, 2022 | For Professionals, Self-Concept
With the current pandemic and world events, there has been an increase in issues impacting children’s mental health1 and studies indicate that deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) children are at higher risk for emotional and behavioral issues2. Teachers and other...
by Karen | Apr 25, 2022 | For Professionals, Hearing Loss: Identification, Impact, and Next Steps
We listen in the presence of competing noise all the time, in places like sporting events, restaurants, large group settings, concerts, work/school, or family functions. Environmental noise, as well as competing background noise from people talking at the same time,...
by Karen | Apr 11, 2022 | For Professionals, Planning to Meet Student Needs
Many professionals in educational settings have encountered children with sound sensitivities. It could be a toddler who recently had pressure equalization (PE) tubes placed after having frequent ear infections and now covers her ears when she hears a loud sound. It...
by Karen | Mar 28, 2022 | For Parents, For Professionals, Self-Concept, Social Issues and Your Child
It can be tough being the only student using hearing devices and/or sign language in their grade or school. Teasing is a reality most children face, but those who are ‘different’ are teasing targets. What can we do to help strengthen self-concept in a setting where...
