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Query: School With Unilateral (One-Sided Hearing)

Queries about facilitating children with single-sided (unilateral) hearing in a mainstream classroom, were recently received by Sound Advice. All the children had hearing-devices; their parents and teachers just needed information and reassurance that their classroom strategies were relevant in each case. ASHA’s solid advice on addressing unilateral hearing at home and at school: Read: Will

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11 years ago 1 Comment Hearing, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Bilingualism In The Home & School Environments

With cochlear implants, deaf children can be fluent in one or more spoken languages (whether sign is used). This is a new form of spoken bilingualism! A few deaf children grow up to be spoken/manual bilingual – communicating in English and in Irish sign language. How Many People In Ireland Use Sign Language? Ireland has about

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14 years ago 2 Comments Education, Hearing, Language Development, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Communication Options Chart for Deaf Children

Communication is a major decision for parents of deaf children, as it will shape their child’s life and prospects from an early age, with implications for their education and working life. Here’s a communication options chart with all the options and their commitments for families to review. Printing the chart to discuss with your family and others may help

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16 years ago 3 Comments Hearing, Language Development, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,