Resource describing 7 self-paced online modules to train early intervention providers, DHH specialists, and caregivers to work with families of infants and toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Se
...tting Language in Motion: Family Supports and Early Intervention for Babies Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Program by Gallaudet Laurent Clerc and Boston Children's Hospital.
The Auditory Language & Learning Guide is an EXCELLENT informal evaluation tool for listening and language that can be used with students of any age and language ability. The 2 page checklist format e
...asily allows the teacher to develop IEP goals based on identified student weaknesses in the 4 areas of audition/listening, receptive language, expressive language, and social communication. Skills can be rated as 'targeted', 'emerging', 'mastered' or 'previously assessed' and checked off by date achieved. This assessment tool can be used from year to year allowing instructors and parents to see growth in a students language and learning.
This resource lists question for early intervention providers to ask themselves in regard to their attention to practices for auditory skill development, language development, speECH- sound productio
...n and other areas. Based on the 2017 JCIH Position Statement.
Complete guide including specific hearing aid use skills for children to master in early childhood, description of why children may reject hearing aids at different ages and strategies families can us
...e to support consistent use. Provides information on hearing aid monitoring, use of the Ling sound listening check at different ages, and transitioning to preschool.
Procedure to present Ling sounds at different distances in quiet/noise, near/far. Functional listening assessment to identify listening bubble for Ling speECH- sounds. Child response to Ling sounds -
...pointing to images/toys, repeating sound, identifying images representing Ling sounds.
This handout is designed to share with child care providers or community preschools to explain a child's hearing loss, use of hearing aids, and extra communication needs.
The article reviews factors that influence language development in young children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This article provides arguments for children to learn sign language rather than spoke
...n language.
A LISTENING BOX is a must-have tool if you guide families of young children who are deaf and hard of hearing. A Listening Box is fun and colorful. It holds sound-making toys, objects, and toy instrume
...truments in order to present the sound through hearing first. The sound-making objects are hidden behind the Listening Box’s lid which little kids love. This Learning To Listen activity helps a child develop sound awareness and attach meaning to speech and environmental sounds. It is a classic Listening and Spoken Language Auditory Verbal activity for beginner listeners.DIY In one of my early intervention auditory verbal sessions with the parents or caregivers we make a DIY Listening Box together either face to face or in a teletherapy session. It gives us time to chat when I can offer important information about sound awareness and listening and spoken language outcomes.This resource includes:✧ Auditory targets for showing awareness of meaningful indoor and outdoor environmental sounds, music, and speech✧ Direction to make a Listening Box* with your own cardboard box with a lid✧ Colorful printable graphics for multiple-size boxes✧ 8 Tips for using a Listening Box✧ Recommendations of musical toys, noisemakers, and Learning to Listen Sound Association Objects to fill the box.*Box and toys not included.On the blog: DIY Listening Box◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ CUSTOMER TIPS:➼ Questions? Email me before purchasing this resource or anytime later.♥ Sign-up HERE for the Listen With Lynn Newsletter♥ Let’s Connect:InstagramFacebookKeep up your good work. I am blessed to help along the way. Thanks so much!Lynn
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