Children learning to listen for and use new speech sounds need to hear these sounds more frequently; however, finding opportunities at home for this listening practice may seem daunting. Frequent exposure to these sounds through songs, routines, games, and books …
A component of hearing loss that is often overlooked is the development of theory of mind. This can be found in a child’s ability to make friends, participate in pretend play, have a conversation, and tell a story! Theory of …
Transitioning from high school to college is a time fraught with excitement, anxiety, anticipation, and, hopefully along with it, a healthy dose of optimism about new and wonderful opportunities that lie ahead. New friendships, new social situations, determining a career …
Yoko and Ashley attended a symposium titled “Improving the Classroom Listening Environment for Children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing” presented by Seattle Children’s Hospital Childhood Communication Center on Saturday, October 27. It was a wonderful learning and networking opportunity for both …
As I walked to work today, I found myself smelling fires in fireplaces, feeling the cold breeze on my face, hearing car tires as they turned on the wet pavement, seeing the bright colors of the leaves changing amid the …
What do Pete the Cat and The Very Hungry Caterpillar children’s stories have in common? They both have the power to introduce your child to new worlds, to spark their imagination, to teach them about change, and promote general knowledge and understanding about the …
What is your favorite memory of playing outdoors as a child? Do you remember the smells, sounds, sights, tastes and emotions of summer vacation? Outdoor exploration and learning has a long-lasting effect on a child’s overall development and emotional well-being. …
I am checklist-dependent. I have learned that if I don’t make a checklist for my trip, I will inevitably forget something, usually something important. When my son was a baby, I forgothis baby blanket that he could not sleep without on …
As a Birth-To-Three Provider for Listen and Talk, I often think about vocabulary. In fact, I drive around in my car thinking of lists of words. It’s part of my daily ritual as I bounce around from one family’s house …
May is Better Hearing and Speech month, which means a lot to the professionals who work with kids with hearing loss. This year, I wanted to think about how I could make this month meaningful to my classroom students. My …