So, the anxiety of surgery is over and you are awaiting activation day. What can you expect? I wish I could provide everyone with a realistic expectation for activation day, but there are too many variables to consider. There are some questions related to who you are…Are you a pre-lingually…
White and Gold or Blue and Black: Perception is Key
This past week, you couldn’t open any social media site without seeing “the dress”. Everyone was talking about whether “the dress” was white/gold or blue/black. Everywhere I turned, I saw people asking others and opening up web searches about the topic. Amongst my friends, we even searched for articles written…
Cooking—The Ultimate Language Lesson
For the child with hearing loss, we are always looking for opportunities for exposure to language, whether it be to fill in the gaps or to pre-expose to new language. While there are many different activities and ways to achieve this goal, one of my favorite language-based activities is cooking.…
The School Learning Environment–Asking the Right Questions When Deciding on Accommodations, Modifications, and Services
Education is not what it used to be. Children are not taught in the same way that we were as kids. If you were a fly on the wall in a classroom, today, you would likely not see the teacher standing up in front of the room lecturing. You would…
IEP vs. 504: An Important Distinction for the Child with Hearing Loss
I.E.P. (Individualized Education Plan) The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal special education law for children with disabilities. It entitles every child with disabilities to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE). An IEP is an educational plan created by the school…