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Journal Article: Parents’ Vital Role In Self-Esteem

IDK’s June 2013 presentation at the annual conference of the UK’s National Association of Disability Practitioners was published in the Conference Edition of the Journal of Inclusive Practice in Further and Higher Education (JIPHE). Caroline from @irishdeafkids talking at #nadp about her experience and what needs to change. pic.twitter.com/abAsJXSc2D — Ai-Media UK (@aimediaUK) June 28, 2013

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Why Over-Parented Students Irritate Teachers

Over-parenting, or the “misguided attempt to improve [a] child’s current and future personal and academic success”, is a risk for all parents, and not just parents of children with extra needs. Here’s a teacher’s view on the issue: Read: Why Parents Need To Let Their Children Fail We all know parents who won’t let go

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Meeting And Greeting New People – IDK Workshop

IDK’s “Meet and Greet” workshop for teenagers on April 2nd in Portlaoise, welcomed attendees from counties Donegal, Waterford, Dublin and Carlow. After introductions, the morning session was opened by Mike Rossney, the first presenter, who mentioned his own securities when moving to secondary school. He then coached the teens in their technique when meeting new

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February Workshop: Taking Stock – And Planning

IDK’s February 19th life-skills workshop for deaf/hard-of-hearing teens, was a chance to catch up with attendees from the first workshop (October 2010). Very satisfactorily, at least two attendees reported progress with big issues they’d been struggling with. After the first workshop, they felt empowered to look at their issues differently, and to try a different approach.

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Explaining Deafness: Concept Books For Children

Explaining hearing-devices to children (a deaf child, siblings, family, friends or peers) can be a challenge in making sure everyone understands the facts. Concept books are great for explaining to all children the specific frustrations and issues deaf children can experience. Understanding is increased, with the deaf child realising others are in their position, and hearing children

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