https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8 Resources for Parents en-us 2019-03-22 14:50:42 UTC 2025-05-12 15:31:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Babyhead.png gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/344279054 Keep track of your child's listening skills using this chart. ]]> 2019-03-22 15:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/344279054 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/344283511 There are fun ways to keep hearing aids on your child! These clips attach to a shirt collar to prevent loss of hearing aids even if they pull them out of their ears.]]> 2019-03-22 16:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/344283511 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/344292455 Would it be helpful to talk to someone who has been in your shoes as a parent of a child with hearing loss? Follow this link to learn more about being paired with a parent mentor.]]> 2019-03-22 16:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/344292455 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346583406 IDEA is a law that helps to ensure that children with disabilities receive free and appropriate public education. Read more about IDEA here to learn about the services it provides at different stages in your child's education:]]> 2019-03-29 14:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346583406 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346585926 You just found out your child has hearing loss. What's next? Visit this site to see read about next steps.]]> 2019-03-29 15:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346585926 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346588111 Your audiologist may have told you about different communication options available for your child with hearing loss. You can read more about them here:]]> 2019-03-29 15:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346588111 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346589994 Across the top is pitch: on left is the low, or bass, pitches, which get higher in pitch as you move across to the right--kind of like a piano keyboard! From bottom to top is volume: from soft to loud. X's and O's are plotted on the chart, which shows how loud the audiologist had to make the sounds for the child to hear them.]]> 2019-03-29 15:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346589994 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346600600 Some hearing loss can be progressive, which means it worsens over time. Your audiologist can tell you whether they think it will get worse based on your child's specific hearing loss. In general, you should do everything you can to preserve the hearing that your child does have! ]]> 2019-03-29 15:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346600600 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346601535 Look at this document for information about ways to protect your child's hearing!]]> 2019-03-29 15:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346601535 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346676394 Before calling your audiologist, check these few things!]]> 2019-03-29 18:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346676394 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346677380 It can be difficult to know whether the earmold is inserted correctly into your child's ear. Here are some tips for correct insertion to avoid whistling!]]> 2019-03-29 18:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346677380 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346679522 FM systems such as the Phonak "Roger" allow the teacher's voice to be streamed directly to your child's hearing aids. This pamphlet provides information about the different Roger configuration options, including Phonak hearing aids as well as options to adapt to hearing aids from other manufacturers.]]> 2019-03-29 18:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346679522 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346682138 Here are the top 5 parent-approved options for keeping hearing aids where they should be:]]> 2019-03-29 19:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346682138 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346683846 If your child has Phonak hearing aids, you can make custom stickers to personalize the look.]]> 2019-03-29 19:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/346683846 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348520839 Do you wonder what you can do as a parent to better communicate with your child with hearing loss? This video has some good tips.]]> 2019-04-04 13:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348520839 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348522053 Wondering why your child needs an FM system? This helps to explain how an FM/Roger system can help your child in school.]]> 2019-04-04 13:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348522053 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348522746 What is it like to have different degrees of hearing loss? Watch this simulation to get a better idea.]]> 2019-04-04 13:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348522746 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348528709 The LittlEars is a questionnaire that your audiologist may use with you to get a better sense of how you think your child responds to sounds in their environment. Here is a link to an online version:]]> 2019-04-04 14:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348528709 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348530622 This is a fun, interactive diary to fill out with your child that can help to document their hearing journey.]]> 2019-04-04 14:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348530622 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348531447 Here are some activities to do with your child to help enhance their auditory skills.]]> 2019-04-04 14:08:08 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348531447 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348539922 You can make a free account with the Advanced Bionics "Listening Room" site to play online interactive auditory training games with your child!]]> 2019-04-04 14:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348539922 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348556528 Watch this informational video to learn more.]]> 2019-04-04 14:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348556528 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348556944 2019-04-04 14:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348556944 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348568090 2019-04-04 15:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348568090 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348569145 2019-04-04 15:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/348569145 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/351468251 You may have heard about cochlear implants and are curious if you child is a candidate. This site gives an overview of the requirements for cochlear implantation, and whether it may or may not be appropriate for your child. Your audiologist will help to guide you through this process if he or she is a candidate!]]> 2019-04-14 14:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/351468251 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/351468555 This website provides interactive and informational videos to help explain hearing loss. These videos can help to facilitate a discussion about self-advocacy with your child.]]> 2019-04-14 14:05:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/351468555 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/351468825 It is important that you do all you can to provide your child with the best language models and exposure to language as possible. Click this link to learn more about language development and how to incorporate learning into daily activities.]]> 2019-04-14 14:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/351468825 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/351469084 It may seem tedious to take regular trips back to the audiologist, but it is necessary to follow the recommendations for hearing aid check-ups! At these appointments, the audiologist cleans and inspects the hearing aids and is able to measure how they are working in the child's ears. They may also do hearing  tests with and without the hearing aids, in order to measure how they are helping. This testing can also help us to determine if the hearing loss is progressive, or getting worse, which can be more common in children.]]> 2019-04-14 14:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/351469084 gabrielle_e_rakidzich https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/351469324 While often times there is no way to determine the exact cause of the hearing loss, there are some common causes and risk factors as discussed on this website created by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Genetic testing can sometimes help to identify an inherited type of hearing loss if it is present.]]> 2019-04-14 14:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielle_e_rakidzich/oh0swtyfi6u8/wish/351469324