Ideas & Advice Blog
Purposeful Pausing
Posted on February 13 2012, 3:14:54 PM | Posted by jtcweb
Pausing is one of the techniques used in spoken language learning for a child with hearing loss. It can be used initially to encourage response to sounds, later for language development and then for problem solving. Pausing involves waiting to see if your child responds before you prompt him or model the expected answer. Once a child is wearing his listening devices during all waking hours, pausing can give him developmentally appropriate opportunities to show what he notices and understands.
Stages of Speech and Language Development
Posted on February 13 2012, 3:01:41 PM | Posted by jtcweb
Children with Normal Hearing Ages Birth Through Five Years Old
It has been found that with early detection, appropriate amplification (hearing-aids, FM systems or Cochlear Implants) and educational support, hearing-impaired children can be expected to progress across normal levels of speech and language achievement.
Inquiring about Cochlear Implants
Posted on February 13 2012, 2:56:12 PM | Posted by jtcweb
When a child is identified with a hearing loss, family members might wonder about a cochlear implant (CI). Specific information on implants, centers and candidacy can be found through websites and from audiologists. This paper addresses some questions families often ask in the beginning about the implant process.
Asking About Acoustic Highlighting
Posted on February 13 2012, 2:52:06 PM | Posted by jtcweb
What is Acoustic Highlighting?
Acoustic highlighting is a technique used to heighten awareness of specific speech sounds. A sound or a sound in a word or phrase becomes highlighted when it is slightly emphasized. This technique can be used in any spoken language throughout the world.
Auditory Neuropathy
Posted on February 13 2012, 2:44:32 PM | Posted by jtcweb
What Tests Can be Done?
Your child has been diagnosed with auditory neuropathy. If the audiologist told you that your child was deaf or hard of hearing, you would understand the problem and solution. Family and friends all know something about hearing loss. But this diagnosis is not common, and even the words “Auditory Neuropathy” do not convey the problem or solution to most people. After hearing their youngster’s diagnosis, some parents feel confused, overwhelmed and often very much alone.
Your Child’s Rights Under the Law
Posted on February 13 2012, 2:37:56 PM | Posted by jtcweb
What is IDEA and how will it help my child? The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is an important federal law that guarantees your child will receive appropriate public education services. In some states, families must pay for services provided for children under three years of age. However, children over three years old are entitled to free services. The law is divided into sections.
First Words for Parents: Learning About Hearing Loss
Posted on February 13 2012, 1:17:37 PM | Posted by jtcweb
This is a short list of beginning words for parents of children newly diagnosed with hearing loss. It is meant to be simple not comprehensive. Many other terms are discussed in publications, explained on the Internet or defined in depth in dictionaries. Use can vary from country to country and even within the communities in one country. To understand these new words and begin to use this unfamiliar vocabulary parents will need to keep asking about the meaning and correct use of terms.
The Leader of Your Child’s Educational Team: YOU
Posted on February 13 2012, 1:09:54 PM | Posted by jtcweb
The day your child was diagnosed with a hearing loss, you became an integral part of a team created to bring your little one to his or her greatest potential. That team consists of the:
- Pediatrician
- Ear Nose and Throat specialist
- Audiologist
- Teacher of the deaf and
- Specialists you consult regularly
Middle Ear Fluid in Young Children
Posted on February 13 2012, 12:55:41 PM | Posted by jtcweb
This guide is about middle ear fluid in children birth through five years who have no other health problems. After reading this guide, you should know more about:
- Causes of middle ear fluid
- Tests for middle ear fluid and hearing
- Treatments for middle ear fluid and for hearing loss caused by middle ear fluid
- How to work with your child’s health care provider to find the best treatment for your child’s middle ear fluid
Some Common Sounds
Posted on February 13 2012, 12:51:24 PM | Posted by jtcweb
If you have normal hearing, you probably tend to overlook many sounds in your everyday living environment. You probably don’t think about the hum of a computer, whir of the ceiling fan, or the bang of something being dropped. Little hearing-impaired children need to learn about these many sounds that are part of the everyday world. This list of common sounds will give you ideas about what to point out to your child as you help him develop his listening skills.