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Heartolearn.org
Oirparaaprender.org
Share on the community board, post a question or learn some fun activities....
http://oirparaaprender.org/communities/index.html

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Recursos en Español

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Setting Language in Motion:  Family Supports and Early Intervention for Babies Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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Setting Language in Motion:  Family Supports and Early Intervention for Babies Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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Setting Language in Motion: Family Supports and Early Intervention for Babies who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing is a free, web-based resource developed as a collaborative effort between the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program of Boston Children's Hospital. It is based on the Building Blocks of Intervention webinar series created by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program at Children's.

The goal of Setting Language in Motion is to foster an understanding of the importance of early language acquisition that supports robust linguistic competence and conceptual development in children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Early intervention providers, deaf educators, early childhood specialists and allied professionals, parents, and other caregivers will benefit from this resource.

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Early Intervention Network: Supporting Linguistic Competence for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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Early Intervention Network: Supporting Linguistic Competence for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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This on-line network from the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center shares five evidence-based factors and supporting program components shown to be essential for the development of linguistic competence in children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Various programs implementing these factors from throughout the country are highlighted.

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Early Intervention Network: Supporting Linguistic Competence for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Linguistic competence is the ability to use language to facilitate communication, critical thinking, problem solving, reading, and writing.

~ Working definition, Early Intervention Action Plan Team, Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center

This on-line network shares five evidence-based factors and supporting program components shown to be essential for the development of linguistic competence in children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Various programs implementing these factors from throughout the country are highlighted.

There are many important considerations when facilitating positive early intervention (EI) outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The process begins with effective Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EDHI) systems being in place to facilitate a seamless transition from identification that a child is deaf or hard of hearing to the initiation of EI services prior to 6 months of age. Implementation of EI practices to support the development of linguistic competence is essential and the next step after identification.

The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center's 2009-2012 strategic plan included an objective to identify and disseminate evidence-based strategies critical to the development of linguistic competence for EI service delivery. To accomplish this, an action plan team was established composed of EI specialists, early childhood education teachers and specialists, parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing, program evaluators, and other professionals specializing in this population.

As a result of their work, the team identified five overarching factors that they found to be supported in EI literature as integral to the development of linguistic competence. Based on these factors, the team then identified essential EI program components critical to facilitating linguistic competence as well as EI programs and resources demonstrating these factors. This website will focus on:

sharing the following five overarching factors and associated evidence believed to be integral to the development of linguistic competence for children who are deaf or hard of hearing,

sharing the recommended EI practices identified as beneficial to the development of linguistic competence in young children who are deaf or hard of hearing based on identified evidence, and

highlighting EI programs and services that illustrate these factors in action.

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Early Intervention Network: Supporting Linguistic Competence for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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Linguistic competence is the ability to use language to facilitate communication, critical thinking, problem solving, reading, and writing. ~ Working definition, Early Intervention Action Plan Team, Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center This on-line network shares five evidence-based factors and supporting program components shown to be essential for the development of linguistic competence in children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Cute book in ASL and English by famous actors from Switched at Birth

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Cute book in ASL and English by famous actors from Switched at Birth

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Books you might've heard of translated into ASL! 

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Books you might've heard of translated into ASL! 

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John Tracy Clinic - Explore multiple tips from JTC experts. Useful information is provided to support families in learning about early childhood hearing loss and guiding listening, language and speech.

Read topics you wish advice about now and check back for more ideas later. You can choose an option for printer friendly handouts and also use a link to Spanish versions.

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Facilitates support groups for English and Spanish-speaking parents, as well as school-aged siblings, provides individual and family counseling, conducts developmental screens and assessments on JTC's preschool students and teaches parent and sibling workshops.

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Online Bulletin Board devoted to literacy for DHH

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It may seem that deaf-blindness refers to a total inability to see or hear. However, in reality deaf-blindness is a condition in which the combination of hearing and visual losses in children cause “such severe communication and other developmental and educational needs that they cannot be accommodated in special education programs solely for children with deafness or children with blindness" ( 34 CFR 300.8 ( c ) ( 2 ), 2006) or multiple disabilities. Children who are called deaf-blind are singled out educationally because impairments of sight and hearing require thoughtful and unique educational approaches in order to ensure that children with this disability have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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Online bulletin board devoted to Deaf-Blindness

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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)
Patient Checklist for Pediatric
Medical Home Providers

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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)
Patient Checklist for Pediatric
Medical Home Providers

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Let's Talk Webinar "Childhood Hearing Impairment: Therapeutic Breakthroughs for a Silent Epidemic" June 11, 2015 

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Let's Talk Webinar "Childhood Hearing Impairment: Therapeutic Breakthroughs for a Silent Epidemic" June 11, 2015 

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with Dylan Chan, MD, PhD and moderated by Bob Cicco, MD. Dr. Chan discusses information on early childhood hearing loss and protocols for physicians caring for children with potential or diagnosed hearing loss, as well as existing and emerging therapies to enable these children to reach their full potential.

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Online EHDI - Case Studies on Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, Childhood Hearing Loss

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Online EHDI - Case Studies on Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, Childhood Hearing Loss

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There are 6 case studies for physicians to read and then review the questions and answers.

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PA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

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PA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

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Information for Primary Care Physicians on Early Hearing Detection and Intervention

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Resources to Share With Your Child's Primary Care Physician

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Resources to Share With Your Child's Primary Care Physician

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Your child may be one of the only children in their practice with hearing loss. As a parent it is important for you to share information with your child's health care provider

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ENROLL IN OUR STATE FAMILY SUPPORT AND INFORMATION PROGRAM

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ENROLL IN OUR STATE FAMILY SUPPORT AND INFORMATION PROGRAM

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HANDS & VOICES OFFERS SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IN PA

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HANDS & VOICES OFFERS SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IN PA

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GO TO WEBSITES FOR FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS

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GO TO WEBSITES FOR FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS

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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES IN PA

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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES IN PA

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MUSIC AND THE POWER OF BONDING WITH YOUR DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING BABY

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MUSIC AND THE POWER OF BONDING WITH YOUR DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING BABY

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TECHNOLOGY AND VISUAL LANGUAGE ARE BRAIN ACCESS TOOLS

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TECHNOLOGY AND VISUAL LANGUAGE ARE BRAIN ACCESS TOOLS

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FREE ONLINE LIBRARY FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS

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FREE ONLINE LIBRARY FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS

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NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH FREE FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS

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NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH FREE FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS

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PA SCHOOLS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDEN

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PA SCHOOLS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDEN

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Justo a Tiempo” Guía de Recursos de la Deficiencia Auditiva Para Familias

Desarrollado por National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management ¿Dónde se puede obtener información para las familias que tienen preguntas sobre la capacidad auditiva de su niño o necesitan ayuda? Estas son fuentes indispensables de información que puede ofrecer para satisfacer las necesidades de las familias - ¡justo a tiempo!

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Read this page to learn how we hear sound.

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Hearing Hearing Loss

Growing Up With Hearing Loss

Learning

Communicating

Getting Help

Special Needs

Read this page to learn how we hear sound.

First, here are the parts of the ear:

The outer ear

The outer ear is made up of the ear flap and the ear canal up to the eardrum.

The ear flap is also called the auricle or pinna.

The ear drum is also called the tympanic membrane.

The outer ear protects the middle and inner ears.

(a) Outer ear (b) ear canal (c) eardrum
(d) hammer, anvil and stirrup (e) cochlea (f) auditory nerve

The middle ear

The middle ear is made up of three tiny bones and the Eustachian tube.

The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of the throat. It opens and closes to make the pressure between the inner and outer ears the same.

Three tiny bones connect the ear drum to the inner ear. The bones are called the hammer (malleus), anvil (incus) and stirrup (stapes).

The inner ear

The inner ear is made of the vestibular apparatus and the cochlea.

The vestibular apparatus is three looping canals. They control your balance.

The cochlea turns sound into electrical signals that get sent to the brain. The cochlea is spiral-shaped.

Now, here's how sounds get from the outside to our brains.

1. Sound moves from the outside to your outer ear.
The outer ear passes sound to the middle ear.

2. Your middle ear passes sound to your inner ear.

Sound makes your eardrum vibrate like a drum.

The vibrations pass to the three tiny bones behind the eardrum. (These are the hammer, anvil and stirrup.)

The bones pass the vibrations to the inner ear.

3. The vibrations go to the cochlea in your inner ear.

Tiny hair cells in the cochlea pick up the vibrations.

The hair cells turn the vibrations into electrical signals.

The electrical signals are sent to the auditory nerve, and then the brain.

4. Your brain decides what the sound is.

The auditory cortex is the part of the brain where the signals are put with other information. The other information could be what you see, and your memories.

This helps us to "know" what we're hearing. (For example, you hear a car honk and think, "That's a car honking.")

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Hearing Hearing Loss Growing Up With Hearing Loss Learning Communicating Getting Help Special Needs Read this page to learn how we hear sound. First, here are the parts of the ear: The outer ear The outer ear is made up of the ear flap and the ear canal up to the eardrum.

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Who should families contact to see if their child is eligible for Early Intervention?

A first step for any family with a concern about their child’s development is to call CONNECT Services (toll free: 1-800-692-7288) or their local Early Intervention Program. The Early Intervention Program will determine if the child is eligible for Early Intervention.

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Professionals New to EI | Early Intervention Technical Assistance Online Learning Portal

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Early Intervention Technical Assistance Online Learning Portal

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VL2 Parent
Information
Package on ASL-English Bilingualism  

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VL2 Parent
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Package on ASL-English Bilingualism  

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Online resources are available to help you and your child learn ASL together!

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Family Information Package
Learn what research has to say about visual language and bilingualism. Read people's stories about growing up bilingual. Click here to see the contents of the Family Information Package and to request your own copy.

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Learn what research has to say about visual language and bilingualism. Read people's stories about growing up bilingual. Click here to see the contents of the Family Information Package and to request your own copy.

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Inspiration as you start your journey with your child with hearing concerns

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Welcome To Holland By Emily Perl Kingsley

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The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

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The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

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The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children, a non-profit, tuition-free school located in Northeast Pennsylvania, provides a variety of academic and extracurricular programs to deaf and hard-of-hearing children from birth through the 8th grade.

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Why is The Scranton School Right For Your Child??

The Scranton School 's barrier-free, all-inclusive communication environment meets the needs of the individual student. American Sign Language, Sign Supported English and Spoken English are all incorporated to promote the academic, social, emotional and physical development of our students.Why is The Scranton School the right place for your deaf or hard of hearing child? Discover all that the school has to offer students by touring the school by viewing the video in this section, browse our website or call 570.585.1000 to schedule a visit.

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The Scranton School for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Children

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Why is The Scranton School Right For Your Child?? The Scranton School 's barrier-free, all-inclusive communication environment meets the needs of the individual student. American Sign Language, Sign Supported English and Spoken English are all incorporated to promote the academic, social, emotional and physical development of our students.Why is The Scranton School the right place for your deaf or hard of hearing child?

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Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia

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Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia

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Founded in 1820, PSD is the 3rd oldest school for the Deaf in the United States.

PSD currently educates about 205 deaf and hard of hearing students, ages 3 -21, in preschool through high school classes.

PSD offers an Early Intervention program for newly diagnosed deaf infants and toddlers with services provided at PSD and off-site.

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Update from PSD Update: With the recent increase in the number of cases in the City of Philadelphia and the surrounding counties, we will have virtual learning for the first week of January and then have staff and students return to campus on Monday, January 11, 2021.

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Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD)

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Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD)

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The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD) is a non-profit, tuition free school in Pittsburgh. WPSD provides quality educational services and a complete extracurricular program to Deaf and hard-of-hearing children from birth through Grade 12. WPSD’s programs also include the statewide Choices for Children Program, The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, serving children in Northeast PA and the WPSD Outreach Services Department. With offices in Scranton, Camp Hill, PA and Pittsburgh, WPSD is the largest comprehensive center for deaf education in Pennsylvania.

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During the week of January 4th-8th, all students at all locations (i.e., Edinboro, Hershey, SSDHHC, WPSD) will continue to be provided online distance learning. Beginning the week of January 11th-15th, in-person instruction will be offered again. Residential students will be allowed to return on Sunday, January 10th.

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Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD)

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During the week of January 4th-8th, all students at all locations (i.e., Edinboro, Hershey, SSDHHC, WPSD) will continue to be provided online distance learning. Beginning the week of January 11th-15th, in-person instruction will be offered again. Residential students will be allowed to return on Sunday, January 10th.

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Clarke Schools Bryn Mawr is located 10 miles west of Philadelphia.  Our Philadelphia location is minutes from the center of the city

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Clarke Schools Bryn Mawr is located 10 miles west of Philadelphia.  Our Philadelphia location is minutes from the center of the city

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Clarke provides children who are deaf or hard of hearing with the listening, learning and spoken language skills they need to succeed.

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Clarke provides children who are deaf or hard of hearing with the listening, learning and spoken language skills they need to succeed. Annually, nearly 1,000 children and their families benefit from programs and services at our five locations: Boston, Jacksonville, New York City, Northampton and Philadelphia.

Clarke impacts the lives of children and adults through educational and early childhood programs, hearing services, mainstream services, research, curriculum development and the teachers and professionals trained by Clarke who take their special skills to all parts of the world.

Today, the possibilities for children who are deaf or hard of hearing are greater than ever before. We work with families and professionals to ensure that every child has the chance to reach their full potential.

About Our Philadelphia Location

Clarke's Philadelphia location serves children from birth to age six through early intervention and preschool programs. We provide mainstreaming and speech and language services to children of all ages. We offer a unique learning environment designed to maximize each child's development, while building their self-confidence and preparing them for success beyond Clarke. Clarke partners with parents to provide the skills, knowledge and support they need to help their children reach their full potential. Children and families come to our locations from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

Facilities

Clarke's Philadelphia location is minutes from the center of the city. Classrooms utilize sound field amplification systems and are designed for the unique acoustical needs of children with hearing loss.

Staff

Clarke Philadelphia location is led by director Ashley Mahlstedt Weaver, MED and an expert staff of teachers of the deaf, speech-language pathologists and audiologists, all of whom have Masters degrees in their related field.

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Clarke provides children who are deaf or hard of hearing with the listening, learning and spoken language skills they need to succeed. Annually, nearly 1,000 children and their families benefit from programs and services at our five locations: Boston, Jacksonville, New York City, Northampton and Philadelphia.

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DePaul School for Hearing and Speech -  Pittsburgh

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DePaul School for Hearing and Speech -  Pittsburgh

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DePaul is the only Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) school in western Pennsylvania teaching children from birth to age 14, to speak and to learn without using sign language.

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DePaul School: Teaching Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children to speak & listen

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DePaul School for Hearing and Speech teaches children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and speak without sign language.

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PA Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Website

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PA Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Website

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Hosted by the PA AAP

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CDC website - parenting toddlers and preschoolers

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You send your child to time-out for hitting her sister. She keeps getting up and comes back with a toy. What would you do? Click here for this activity and other chances to practice the positive parenting skills.

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Home | Essentials | Parenting Information | CDC

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You send your child to time-out for hitting her sister. She keeps getting up and comes back with a toy. What would you do? Click here for this activity and other chances to practice the positive parenting skills.

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FAQ: Is My Child a Candidate for a Cochlear Implant

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FAQ: Is My Child a Candidate for a Cochlear Implant

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Contact us at:

Hands & Voices of PA

PO Box 20

Hershey, PA 17033-0020

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handsandvoicespa@gmail.com

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Hands & Voices is a non-profit, parent-driven organization dedicated to supporting families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. H&V is  non-biased about communication methodologies and believe that families can make the best choices for their child if they have access to good information and support

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The Hands & Voices Virtual
Saturday, September 19th, 2020 10:30 - 4:00 PM MT
Join us for an amazing day to celebrate community, be inspired, and grow together!
We can't wait to be with you!

Read Article (pdf)

Have you ever met a Deaf or Hard of Hearing Teen or Adult in your journey of raising your own D/HH child?

Check out these links to get some great insights from the experts.

These documents and links are referenced in the H&V Educational Advocacy Guidebook.
More Info...

Hands & Voices couldn't do what we day every day without the financial generosity of our funding partners Click for more info...

Check out the H&V Blog:
Raising a Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child

Ayuda y Apoyo de padres para  los niños sordos y con dificultades auditivas

The Hands & Voices Military Project believes that together through awareness, collaboration, and support, we can aide in the timely support for active duty and the retired armed forces community. More Info...

Observe, Understand and Respond:
the O.U.R. Children's Safety Project.
We don't like to think about it, but our kids who are deaf or hard of hearing are at a higher risk for both abuse and neglect. Like any children, they are at risk.
More info...

The Loss & Found DVD is now available for purchase in the generic version. Please click here to order.

When Hands & Voices first started out, we were constantly asked if we really believed an organization could be unbiased about communication modes and methodology. Ten years & thousands of members later, we've proved it can be done. Here's how.

Guide By Your Side™ is a Hands & Voices program that embodies our strong values of direct peer connections and networking. It promotes self efficacy and hinders isolation by exploring our common bond, shared experiences, challenges, wisdom and insight.

Communication Considerations A to Z™ is a series from Hands & Voices that's designed to help families and the professionals working with them access information, diverse perspectives, and further resources to assist them in raising and educating children who are deaf or hard of hearing

Hands & Voices is dedicated to the development of innovative products which reflect our mission. Here are some recommendations.

8 Reasons to say YES to Early Intervention for your Child who is Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
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Find out about the positive aspects of connecting families with deaf and hard of hearing adults and community members, with suggestions for determining how to develop and access these supports in your area. More info...

Hands & Voices is proud to sponsor the Deaf Education web site, www.deafed.net, which enhances the teaching, learning and performance of children who are d/hh. Please join the 33,000+ individuals who are already registered users of the Web site. Together we CAN make a difference.

Read the latest information on current topics of interest from H&V

EHDI-PALS (Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Pediatric Audiology Links to Services) is a web based directory of information, resources and services for children with hearing loss.
more info...

Got Questions? View our 2018 / 2019 Annual Report.

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Saturday, September 19th, 2020 10:30 - 4:00 PM MT Read Article (pdf) Have you ever met a Deaf or Hard of Hearing Teen or Adult in your journey of raising your own D/HH child? Check out these links to get some great insights from the experts.

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Children need the language of math...this website has some great video examples.

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Grandchildren - Trixie, Eva and Rose, from left to right, in June, 2011.

This is a website for parents of children between the ages of 3 and 8 who want to help them to understand arithmetic. It is based on my experiences teaching my own children and now my grandchildren, and on more than 10 years of teaching arithmetic in an elementary school in New York City. I know from these experiences that young children can learn arithmetic - that is, they can learn to reason confidently and correctly about problem situations involving numbers.

I also know that parents can help - all they need to do is to provide the kind of brief, informal "lessons" shown here.

If you would like to see a small sample of the kind of teaching that I advocate:

click here to see me helping Trixie (at 2 years, 8 months),

click here to see me helping Rose (at 5 years, 8 months),

click here to see me helping Eva (at 7 years, 8 months).

An important thing to notice about these lessons is how short and informal they are. They are perfectly typical of all that it takes.

For my thoughts about teaching addition, subtraction, multiplication and division (with video examples) click on the corresponding tabs above.

But a good place to start would be on the Goals tab and then on to the Methods tab. For a more informal start you might instead want to just browse the videos by going to the Video Index tab.

If you are interested in the details of my qualifications, click on the Resumé tab.

Rob Madell

P.S. All of the videos in this website are of my grandchildren, Eva, Rose, and Trixie. This is only because they are the only children that I have regular access to. Not for one second do I believe that any mathematical abilities they may have are inherited. Based on my years of teaching I believe that almost all children can learn to do mathematics.

P.P.S. This website is optimized for viewing in Google Chrome.

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Grandchildren - Trixie, Eva and Rose, from left to right, in June, 2011. This is a website for parents of children between the ages of 3 and 8 who want to help them to understand arithmetic.

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Learn the English letter sounds from Discovery Toys "Sounds Like Fun"

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Free Musical Program for Babies with hearing concerns

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Free Musical Program for Babies with hearing concerns

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A musical journey of sounds, music and voice helping little ones learn to listen and communicate

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Advanced Bionics are pleased to announce that the BabyBeats™ early intervention resource is now available as an app In the App Store and Google Play.

Discover a journey of sound, music, and voice helping your little one learn to listen and communicate.

Talking and singing is the most natural way to bond with your baby and to develop their communication. Research shows that your baby will benefit from using musical activities while they are waiting for or when receiving hearing aids or cochlear implants.

Discover how to use music to stimulate; bonding, brain development, early communication and listening skills and early literacy skills.

To start developing your baby's listening and communication skills download the BabyBeats app today:

* Search for "Advanced Bionics" in the iTunes/Google Play store

* Look for the BabyBeats app and download

* Open the app, complete the registration form* and continue developing your babies listening and communication skills

In the app you will find:

* Instructional Videos

* The Parent Guide

* Musical Tracks

* Transportation and Animal Picture Cards

Download the app today!

If eligible, you will receive a BabyBeats early intervention resource pack in the post to the address you enter when registering for the app.
*If you are an AB recipient and would like full access to all of our e-solutions now and in the future, please register with your implant serial number which can be obtained from your CI centre. If you are a professional or wear hearing aids no voucher code or serial number is required.
If you have any questions about BabyBeats please email spp.uk@AdvancedBionics.com

Apple®, iPad®, iTunes® and iPhone® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Android™ and Google Play™ are registered trademarks of Google Inc.

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Discover a journey of sound, music, and voice helping your little one learn to listen and communicate. Talking and singing is the most natural way to bond with your baby and to develop their communication. Research shows that your baby will benefit from using musical activities while they are waiting for or when receiving hearing aids or cochlear implants.

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Free downloads from OTICON for Parents, Teachers, and Children

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Free downloads from OTICON for Parents, Teachers, and Children

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Children's book about Hearing Aids and other printables.

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FM simulation (also great for hearing loss simulation)

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FM simulation (also great for hearing loss simulation)

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Deaf-Blind

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Early Learning News & Resources

New Guide to Social and Emotional Learning Programs
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning released their 2013 publication that identifies well-designed, evidence-based social and emotional learning programs for the pre-K and elementary grades. It's downloadable and free!...READ MORE "

Implementing RTI in Early Childhood Settings
RTI Action Network recently debuted "Implementing Response to Intervention in Early Childhood Settings: National, State, and Program Perspectives." This 80-minute webcast features key experts on the role RTI can play in child development throug...READ MORE "

Early Learning Observation and Rating Scale (ELORS)
Check out this valuable free resource for early childhood classrooms. The Early Learning Observation and Rating Scale (ELORS) is the perfect companion to your early childhood classroom programming. It is designed to assist educators with their obse...READ MORE "

Find Free Children's Books Online
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Serve and Return

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Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University

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Serve and return interactions shape brain architecture. When caregivers are responsive to children's signals, they help them build critical skills.

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A comprehensive website about cochlear implants

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Cochlear Implant Online is not endorsed by Cochlear™, MED-EL, Advanced Bionics, and AGBell. Articles and comments do not necessarily represent the views of all three companies and AGBell. This website is created by Rachel Chaikof, who is a Cochlear™ Nucleus® bilateral cochlear implant recipient, to create awareness about cochlear implants and listening and spoken language.

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A webinar by an audiologist (Approximately 1.5 hours)

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7/14/15 Understanding Your Child's Audiogram

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Publication from Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech

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children who are deaf and hard of hearing

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schools for children who are deaf and hard of hearing

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Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech teaches children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and talk.

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This series of instructional and informational videos was created to provide a resource for parents and caregivers with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. They are designed to facilitate and encourage communication and language development within the family.

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Tips to keep hearing technology on babies

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Tips to keep hearing technology on babies

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Unilateral hearing loss, or UHL, is hearing loss in only one ear. Children with UHL can have trouble hearing and knowing where sounds come from. An audiologist can help.

On this page:

About UHL

Your child may have had a hearing screening after he was born. It may have shown a hearing loss in only one ear. Or, the hearing loss may happen when he is older. This type of hearing loss will not keep him from learning to talk. However, he may have some speech and language delays because of the UHL. We do not yet know why some children have problems and others do not. You should talk to your doctor if you are worried about your child.

Learn more about how speech and language develops.

UHL can sometimes get worse, but it usually does not. Hearing that gets worse over time is a progressive hearing loss.

Signs of UHL

It may be hard to see signs of UHL in babies and young children. A child with UHL may have:

Trouble finding where sounds come from, called localization. It helps direct us to who is talking at any moment. Your child may miss some of a message if he does not know who is talking. It is also important for safety. If your child is near a street, he may have trouble knowing where a horn is coming from. This could put him in danger.

Problems understanding speech in noisy places. It is easier to focus on sounds when you hear from both ears.

Problems hearing you from another room or from outside. Sounds seem louder when we hear with both ears. When two normal-hearing ears hear together, sound seems louder. With UHL, your child may hear speech but not understand what is said.

When your child has trouble hearing, she may:

Get upset at not being able to hear.

Be very tired by the end of the day. This happens when she has to focus on speech all day.

Seem like she is not paying attention.

Answer questions wrong.

"Act out" or have tantrums when frustrated.

Turn the TV or radio on too loud.

Testing for UHL

Any child with hearing loss should be seen by an ear, nose, and throat doctor, or ENT. The ENT will look in your child's ears and check for fluid in the middle ear. The ENT may order special tests to find out why your child has UHL.

An audiologist can test your child's hearing. This will include tests of his middle ear. The audiologist may do special hearing tests, if needed.

Your child may see a speech-language pathologist, or SLP. The SLP will test her speech and language. The local early intervention, or EI, program can see children under 3 years old. Your child may get services from the EI program. They can suggest activities you can do at home to help your child.

Treatment for UHL

Your child may be able to use a hearing aid. It depends on his age and the amount of hearing loss. Your audiologist will help you decide what is best for your child.

Your child may need speech and language treatment. An SLP can help your child learn to speak clearly. The SLP can teach your child to listen to sounds and find where they come from. Both the audiologist and SLP can suggest ways to help your child hear at home and at school.

Tips for Helping Children With UHL

There are things you can do to help your child hear and learn. They include:

Making sure that your child's "good" ear is facing sounds. Think about this when you are feeding your child and when you are in the car. Your child should face the person speaking.

Look at your child when speaking to her.

Talk about what you are doing. Say things like, "I am making a sandwich," or "It's time to wash the dishes." This teaches your child words and sentences.

Repeat words. Use new words to help your child say more.

Play listening games with your child. See who can hear the phone ring or who hears the dog bark.

Get your child's attention before talking to him. This may help him focus on what you say.

Help your child find where sounds come from.

Make sure your child puts the phone to her good ear.

Speak louder than usual, and face your child. Try not to talk to him from another room.

Teach your child to take care of her hearing. Have her wear earplugs when she is around loud noises. Make sure she does not turn the volume up too loud when using headphones.

A fun website for you and your child to visit is Dangerous Decibels. Your child might enjoy going to the "Virtual Exhibit" part of the site.

Tips for School

Look closely at the setup when choosing a day care center or preschool. Try to avoid situations where many classes are within one large area. This will be noisy.

Make sure that your child is seated near the teacher with her better ear facing the teacher. Being closer lets your child hear and see the teacher better.

Ask that the teacher give your child pictures and handouts to go along with verbal lessons.

Make sure that your child is not seated with his normal-hearing ear facing a noisy hallway or air conditioner.

Make sure the teacher knows how your child's hearing aid or frequency modulation (FM) system works. Have extra batteries for these systems in the classroom.

Talk to your child's teacher to monitor your child's progress. If you or the teacher have concerns, ask for further testing.

Let your child's teacher know that your child may have trouble localizing sound. For example, she may not hear when someone calls her name on the playground.

Seek help if you notice your child is becoming frustrated or having trouble making friends.

Share with your child's teacher what you have learned about UHL, Give the teacher written information about UHL.

Ask to talk with an educational audiologist or other professional who works with children who have hearing loss. This person can work with your child and the teacher on strategies to help your child in school and with friends. This person can also make sure that the classroom has the best acoustics. These are changes to the room that lower noise levels.

Tips for Home

Make your home "listening friendly." There are things you can do to reduce noise. Use carpeting and cloth curtains. Replace buzzing fluorescent lights. Run noisy appliances, like the dishwasher or washing machine, when your child is not home or is sleeping.

Try not to let your child's normal-hearing ear face noise sources, like the dishwasher, air conditioner, or radio.

Do not have the TV or radio on while eating dinner or at other times when you are talking with your child.

Be aware of where your child sits at the dinner table. Try to have the child facing those who will be talking to him.

Be aware of where your child is seated in the car. For example, a child with hearing loss in her right ear should sit behind the passenger seat. This lets her normal-hearing ear face the other people in the car.

Do not give your child instructions from another room. He will likely hear your voice but may not understand what you are saying.

Teach others the things that you have learned about helping your child.

Make sure that your child's hearing aid is working. A hearing aid that does not work is much worse than no hearing aid at all.

You can help your child with UHL learn to help himself. What you do now will make a difference!

The information on this webpage has been adapted from the doctoral project of Sarah McKay, AuD, CCC-A.

To find an audiologist near you, visit ProFind.

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Unilateral hearing loss, or UHL, is hearing loss in only one ear. Children with UHL can have trouble hearing and knowing where sounds come from. An audiologist can help. On this page: Your child may have had a hearing screening after he was born. It may have shown a hearing loss in only one ear.

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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Publication 

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Article about language and the importance of early language exposure.

Article on single sided deafness/asymetrical hearing loss during development

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If you need more information to help you understand your child's audiogram this is the site for you!

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What is an Audiogram? - Understanding Hearing Test Results | Babyhearing.org

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An audiogram is a graph that shows the softest sounds a person can hear at different pitches and frequencies. See examples of audiogram results.

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Archive of issues of Odyssey , a Gallaudet University publication about issues important to the families of deaf and hard of hearing children and the professionals who work with them

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Archive of issues of Volta Voices, an AG Bell magazine available online.

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Hands & Voices of PA Parent Closed Facebook Group

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Hands & Voices of PA Parent Closed Facebook Group

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Join this private Facebook group for regular updates on the latest information for families who have a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. Reach out to connect and meet other PA families!

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Printable Booklet for New Families from Nationwide Children's Hospital, Ohio

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Inspiration for parents through over 60 minutes of quiet good night music from the mom of a child who is deaf. Free on youtube.

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FUNTASTIC TV - Kids Songs and Nursery Rhymes

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Lullaby Loop - 60 minutes of Sleeping songs for kids

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Encouragement in a small video clip.

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IEP Guide for Children who are Deaf-Blind

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IEP Guide for Children who are Deaf-Blind

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Advice for parents when their child who is deaf or hard of hearing is bullied.

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Learn ASL through free online videos that are fabulous. Explore their site or subscribe for free to get updates when new ASL videos are posted.

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Lists free and highly rated apps for children.

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Browse from a library of over 4,000 free-loan described and captioned media titles. Learn ASL, cued speech, or just enjoy a captioned video with your child who is deaf or hard of hearing.

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Streaming TV and Movies, DVDs, Interactive Media, Resources, and more.

We're here to educate students with sensory disabilities, along with their parents and teachers. Our major network-produced, educational content is carefully customized to serve the needs of K-12 students, as well as adult students studying to meet the needs of blind and deaf students.

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The Described and Captioned Media Program

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Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind Channel

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Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind Channel

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Click on the playlist in the upper left corner to see all of the videos available including ASL signs of the month, adult role models, and more.

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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Meet several adult role models.

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Learning from Young Adult DHH Role Models: Alison Part 1

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ABC Fast Phonics
is a free tutorial that uses cartoons and sounds with audio narration and clickable words to teach phonics. This method teaches just basic phonics concepts without struggle or frustration and includes rules for vowels, consonants, and blends along with practice pages.

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Each of the 26 alphabet letters represents one or more sounds. A letter's name can also be one of its sounds. For example, the letter A can sound like aaa, ah, or ae.

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Seasonal activities, songs, cooking, art, movement, and anytime ideas.

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Preschool Express. A FREE on-line early learning activity newsletter for parents and grandparents of preschool children. Written by Jean Warren author of Piggyback Songs, Theme-a-saurus and 1*2*3 Art.

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Need some new fingerplays for baby? This is the site you want to check out!

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A free online library for young children.