Some professionals say that teaching a baby to sign can help children who still lack the ability to speak to be able to communicate with their parents.
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Link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/babysign/
Hearing Aids are Being Accepted in Society More and More
Hearing aids have come a long way in their social acceptance. Read here about some of the helps moving forward…
Link: http://www.saching.com/Articles/Hearing-Aids-are-Being-Accepted-in-Society-More-and-More-3119.html
All Ears for Good Hearing
Dr. Rob Hicks gives some tips for taking care of our ears and safeties to help steer clear of hearing loss…
Link: http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1857221?UserKey=
For the Hearing Impaired
Ever wonder why standardized hearing tests could be so important? Read about this and get some statistics about hearing loss in adults…
Link: http://www.physicalrehabilitationguide.com/for-the-hearing-impaired/
Family Welcomes Early Intervention
Hear a mother’s reaction to Australia’s recently passed legislation about government funding for early intervention services.
Link: http://www.theage.com.au/federal-election/family-welcomes-early-intervention-20100729-10y1w.html
Hearing Loss Solutions
Find out how plans were made to increase the hearing health of millions around the world. At a conference hosted by the Coalition for Global Hearing Health, participants discussed problems that cause hearing loss and what can be done to help at the international level.
Link: http://www.voicesforourplanet.com/2010/06/30/hearing-loss-solutions/
The Power of a Parent Support Network for Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
One of the best ways to learn how to make the right decisions concerning your child’s hearing loss is to talk with other parents who have already been through the same situation. There is help available…
Link: http://www.baby-first-year.net/the-power-of-a-parent-support-network-for-parents-of-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-children.html
Sign Language Interpreters Receive Enhancement Training
Sign language interpreters in Missouri endeavor to gather knowledge and skills on more than just translating.
Link: http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/420b04ad-80ce-0971-0004-1620f99d0ec2
Communication disorders can affect much more than ears and tongues
Speech and hearing problem can affect a child’s social abilities and self-confidence levels. Find out what parents can do to help.
Link: http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/News/Speech-and-hearing-problems.aspx?articleID=14001&categoryID=news-type
School’s closing creates new opportunities to celebrate deaf culture
St. Louis’s new approach to educating children that are deaf or hard of hearing.