Hearing Impairment: Awareness of the Deaf Child in the Classroom
At nine, I lost my hearing in one ear. I've been educated to MA level in classrooms where everyone else could hear. How possible could that have been today?
Aug 31, 2011
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Jo Harrington
Facts About Students With Hearing Loss
Learn some important facts about children with hearing loss in order to provide the necessary academic support in the classroom.
Nov 5, 2010
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Karen Plumley
Resources for Parents and Teachers Who Work With Deaf Children
Before Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, he opened a school for teachers of the deaf. Professor Daniel Ling was also an expert on speech.
Jul 2, 2010
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Lisa Craven
Identifying Hearing Loss in Children
Hearing loss puts a child's normal speech and language development in jeopardy. It is imperative that any hearing impairment be identified by the toddler years.
Feb 3, 2009
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Karen Plumley
How to Work with a Sign Language Interpreter
When a student with a hearing disability or deafness is assigned to a class, a sign language interpreter may be necessary. Here are some tips on how to work with one.
Jan 27, 2009
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Karen Plumley
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Brenda Gargus - Brenda Gargus has a Masters' degree in Psychology and an undergraduate degree in Education. She has taught for 29 years in a variety of ...