Thank you for all who have been asking about our new video courses. We are excited to announce that we have 4 online, pre-recorded workshops, available for purchase and extended learning! 1. Learning to Listen & Talk This 2 part series focuses on the early stages of listening and spoken language and is set up in 90 minute concurrent sessions. … Read More
Welcome to The Hope Center for Hearing & Communication
We are excited to announce a new project we have been working on over the past year! Well, really, it’s the birth of a dream that started 20 years ago when our founder, Carrie Norman, began serving families of children with hearing differences. While this project is a work in progress, our hope is that as you find this information, … Read More
Back To School
It’s that time of year again. The back to school buzz is beginning to settle down and the teachers and students are stepping into a rhythm that is beginning to feel familiar. Expectations are being set, parents are feeling less frazzled, students are starting to realize homework is a real thing again. We as SLPs and Audiologists in the schools … Read More
Connection Time!
It is so important to stay connected to others who are on a similar journey as you. This is especially important for those families and professionals that are working through the everyday joys and struggles of raising and serving children with hearing differences. Check out these upcoming events designed especially for you. Texas Symposium on Deaf Blindness The 2017 Symposium … Read More
Call to Action!
I would like to get the word out to as many families and professionals as possible regarding the Texas Senate Bill 354 and the action items you can take to let your voice be heard. ACTION #1 READ my latest post regarding Senate Bill 354 to familiarize yourself with the issues surrounding this legislation. ACTION #2 FORWARD this post to … Read More
Staying Informed
I wanted to share some information with you about some Texas laws being discussed that have potential impact for families and professionals affected by hearing differences. There are many other states facing similar legislation and those of us affected by hearing differences need to know the facts about the proposals and legislation being discussed in our state. TEXAS Senate Bill … Read More
Perspectives – Everyone Has A Voice
Shared by Sara Salas, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS AVT. Sara currently serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist and Communication Specialist for the Birdville Regional Day School Program for the Deaf. She lives with her family in North Richland Hills, Texas where they enjoy serving others in their local church and playing with their fun-loving English bulldog. How do we look at people … Read More
Time to Get Connected!
With New Year’s Resolutions in full swing, take time to GET CONNECTED with these upcoming events in the DFW and surrounding areas: Listen Up! Cook Children’s Medical Center is hosting it’s quarterly Hearing Loss Support Group: Listen Up! The next meeting will by on Thursday, January 26th @ 6:30pm in Fort Worth, Texas. This group is open to any family … Read More
Reflections
Happy New Year! Another year has passed and a new one is beginning. Taking time to reflect is an important habit to practice. For anyone working with a child with hearing differences, the things you reflect on can often be focused on what is happening “right now”. Today I want to challenge you to reflect on your daily habits and … Read More
Building Confidence
When you were a kid, when did you first realize you were different from others? Maybe it was the color or texture of your hair and your sister’s hair. Me: thick curly brown hair. My sister: fine straight blonde hair. Or maybe it was the neighborhood kid down the street with a different color skin? For children with hearing differences, … Read More