THINK ABOUT… Numbers are something we are exposed to every day. There are so many unique ways to point out and encourage number recognition, while also emphasizing listening skills development in children with hearing loss
The September Edition of Probes and Tips is Now Available: “To Do” List: Get Ready for Hearing Screening
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How deafness encourages intentional and thoughtful communication
Beyond the Basics: The Impact of Zika Virus on Vision and Hearing
This webinar is the next in the AAP Webinar Series on Zika Virus Syndrome titled, “Beyond the Basics: The Impact of Zika Virus on Vision and Hearing”.
LANGUAGE LIFT FOR LITTLE ONES
Borah Elementary’s lion pride has a new reason to be proud.
The school is the fifth location in the state, and the first in North Idaho, to offer a Total Communication preschool classroom that will serve deaf and hard-of-hearing children as they prepare for their educational futures. The preschool opens at the start of the 2017-18 school year.
Link: http://www.cdapress.com/article/20170830/ARTICLE/170839968
A foundational skill for preschool literacy is development of phonemic awareness, letter recognition and name recognition. This puzzle game allows your child to order the letters of their name to create a picture of themselves while exploring the sounds of the letters in their name.
Hearing Screening Improves Language Development
Some US newborns still do not receive recommended screening for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) or hearing loss, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Hear to Learn Tip
Children can experience changes in their hearing for a variety of reasons. Some changes can be temporary, such as having fluid in the ear from an ear infection. Some changes, however, can be permanent. Monitoring hearing for children who wear hearing aids is especially important because changes in hearing need to be addressed so the child is able to hear well.
Hear to Learn Tip
THINK ABOUT… Shapes are everywhere! Play is a great way to invite math concepts into your daily routine in a fun and natural way. This activity will expose your child to shapes and their names in a hands-on setting that will also allow the imagination to explore and expand.