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Total Communication Information for Parents

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Total Communication Information for Parents

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This link provides access to articles and summarized versions of articles pertinent to the total communication method. It also has articles revolving around big topics about children with hearing loss and who are hard of hearing and what to parents can expect or question.

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The "What Parents Need to Know" Series includes full articles as well as two-page synopsis of the articles that discuss topics that parents often ask about. We have placed the full articles on the web site and are viewable as html pages and are also downloadable as printable pdf files. The two page express versions are available for download as well.

To reach the articles click on the topics in the series which are:
- Unauthorized reproduction without written consent is prohibited -

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Hands & Voices :: What Parents Need to Know

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The "What Parents Need to Know" Series includes full articles as well as two-page synopsis of the articles that discuss topics that parents often ask about. We have placed the full articles on the web site and are viewable as html pages and are also downloadable as printable pdf files.

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Examples of audiograms

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Making a communication choice for your child

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Making a communication choice for your child

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CDC Decision Guide to Communication Choices

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Alexander Graham Bell Foundation

Provides services for hearing habilitation in early intervention for Deaf or hard of hearing children through the use of hearing aids and cochlear implants.

Stacy Crouse - AVT SLP

Certified AVT SLP

Provides clinician with speech materials to use with children with hearing loss

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Raising Deaf Kids

This website provides a plethora of information for parents in particular about the decisions they can best make to help raise their child who is hard of hearing or deaf. It’s recommended on other professional organizations and websites as a resource parent resource, therefore should be reputable and useful in our presentation!

Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss

Provide the parents with general information to know when you have a child with hearing loss (next step, collaborating with care professionals)

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Strategies to encourage the listening, language and speech of a young child with hearing loss

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Strategies to encourage the listening, language and speech of a young child with hearing loss

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Director of Graduate Instruction and Teacher Development
DHH Graduate Program

Angie graduated from Loma Linda University with a bachelor's degree in child development and family sciences, and worked as a general education teacher for a year before completing the master's program at the University of Southern California in education/deaf education. Angie completed a second master's degree in special education at the University of San Diego, where she conducted research on parents' satisfaction with telepractice. Angie has a clear DHH credential with authorizations in autism spectrum disorders and English learners. Angie has worked at John Tracy Center for 30 years, first as a teacher for 9 years, then as Director of Education Services for 21 years. As Director of Education Services, Angie provided the vision and supervision in John Tracy Center listening and spoken language programs, including early intervention, preschool, and itinerant services. Angie created John Tracy Center Bilingual Program in 2007 to serve the growing numbers of Spanish-speaking families. Her own bilingual skills are in demand as a speaker at local, national, and international conferences, as well as in the JTC Talks telepractice program that reaches families around the world. Presentation topics include parent empowerment, bilingual education, development of listening and spoken language skills, and mainstreaming.

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Director of Graduate Instruction and Teacher Development DHH Graduate Program Angie graduated from Loma Linda University with a bachelor's degree in child development and family sciences, and worked as a general education teacher for a year before completing the master's program at the University of Southern California in education/deaf education.

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Auditory - Listen to words, sounds, and phrases

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Auditory - Listen to words, sounds, and phrases

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Learning to listen to sounds words and phrases

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Local Cochlear Implant Support Group List

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Local Cochlear Implant Support Group List

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In addition to the manufacturer-supported groups, many local implant groups have formed independently. Some have been around for quite a while, and even hold conferences. These groups represent a great opportunity to meet other implant users and families in your area. If you don't see your group here, let us know about it!

Cochlear Implant Club and Advisory Association NSW - 34 Scullen Place, Wahroonga, NSW 2076. Ph: (02) 9489 2583 Fax: (02) 9487 6724

Cochlear Implant Club and Advisory Association QLD - Shirley Edwards, Secretary/Editor, 85 Crotona Road, Capalaba Qld 4157. Phone/Fax: (07) 3824 5003 lee14@tpg.com.au

Cochlear Implant Club and Advisory Association WA - 18 Vernallan Way, Lesmurdie, WA 6076. Ph: (08) 9291 7787 Fax: (08) 9291 0779

Canberra Cochlear Implant Support Group ACT - Gay Jennings, SMS: 0439 912 844 Tel: (02) 6242 4694 gayjen@tpg.com.au / Bryan Griffin SMS: 0410 646 618 bgriffin@actewagl.net.au PO Box 185, Gungahlin ACT 2912

NEW ZEALAND

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In addition to the manufacturer-supported groups, many local implant groups have formed independently. Some have been around for quite a while, and even hold conferences. These groups represent a great opportunity to meet other implant users and families in your area. If you don't see your group here, let us know about it!

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Language First Lab

SLP who advocates for the use of ASL for Deaf or hard of hearing children

Provides handouts for parents in learning ASL and the benefit of using ASL for their Deaf or hard of hearing child

Provides professionals materials and courses in providing treatment with ASL as the modality

Can be used towards ASHA CEUs

Gallaudet University

Provides research regarding the use of ASL in language acquisition and other areas of speech and language with Deaf individuals

Cued Speech

Provides general information about Cued Speech, explains exactly what it is, with resources and materials for clinicians and parents to use from a reputable source. (My supervisor even approved to use some of the cued speech worksheets provided on this website to give to the family for one of my clients to help continue to elicit and encourage speech patterns and sounds)

Hands and Voices

This website not only appropriately defines the total communication method, but also provides resources for clinicians and parents to use that may assist with the children who are hard of hearing.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Hearing Loss in Children

Updated information regarding general information on hearing loss in children

Identifying hearing loss

Screening and diagnosing hearing loss

Types of hearing loss

Treatments available for hearing loss

Free materials: handouts and books; some are also available in Spanish

Decision Guide to Communication Choices handout

Making a plan for your child

Questions you may ask your child’s . . .

Genetics Team

Medical Professional

Early Interventionists

Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor

Audiologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss

Provide the clinician with information regarding planning, collaborating, and general information regarding children with hearing loss

ASHA - Speech and Hearing Milestones

Milestones from birth to five years of age for typical norms for hearing, understanding, and speech patterns

Tools for Toddlers

Provides free resources in a number of languages that help parents chronicle, support, and enhance their young child’s journey to hearing.

From early intervention logs to literacy strategies to exploring communication options, these downloadable tools can help facilitate early language development.

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Group 5 Annotated Bibliography for HI Presentation

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Group 5 Annotated Bibliography for HI Presentation

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Create a new document and edit with others at the same time -- from your computer, phone or tablet. Get stuff done with or without an internet connection. Use Docs to edit Word files. Free from Google.

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Iyer et al. (2017) - CI and TP in Consonant acquisition

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Iyer et al. (2017) - CI and TP in Consonant acquisition

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Consonant Acquisition in CI vs typical peers

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Dunn et al. (2014) - Age of CI Implantation

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Dunn et al. (2014) - Age of CI Implantation

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Performance in Pediatric CI Users The effect og Age at implantation

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Socher et al. (2020) - CI  and expressive language acquisition

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Socher et al. (2020) - CI  and expressive language acquisition

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Comparison of Expressive Spoken Language Skills in Children With Cochlear Implants and Children With Typical Hearing

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List of Assessments for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students

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List of Assessments for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students

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Allows clinician to check hearing of student in a quick manner.

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Ling Phonetic-Phonologic Speech Evaluation Form

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ToolsforSchools CI Audiology Referral Form

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Communication and habilitation for wearers of cochlear implants

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Language and Communication Focused IEPs for Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Discussion Guide

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Tomblin et al. (2008) Long Term Trajectories of the Development of Speech Sound Production in Pedtriatic CI

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Tomblin et al. (2008) Long Term Trajectories of the Development of Speech Sound Production in Pedtriatic CI

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Tomblin et al. (2008) Long Term Trajectories of the Development of Speech Sound Production in Pedtriatic CI

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Yoshinaga-Itnao et al. (2000) Infant Hearing Impairment and Universal Hearing Screening

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Yoshinaga-Itnao et al. (2000) Infant Hearing Impairment and Universal Hearing Screening

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Yoshinaga Itnao et al. (2000) Infant Hearing Impairment and Universal Hearing Screening

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McAllister et al. (2011) Expectations and Experiences of Accessing and Participating in Services of Childhood Speech Impairment

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McAllister et al. (2011) Expectations and Experiences of Accessing and Participating in Services of Childhood Speech Impairment

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McAllister et al. (2011) Expectations and Experiences of Accessing and Participating in Services of Childhood SPeech Impairment