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Have you been looking for a place to connect with other families who have been affected by hearing differences? I have two upcoming events to share with you! Save the date for these awesome support groups that meet in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. 1) Cook Children’s Medical Center offers a group called “Listen Up!” This is a support groups for … Read More

Back to School time is already here?!?! There is so much preparation for getting ready for “back to school”. Supplies are bought, plans are made, schedules are set (and re-set). Teachers are setting up their classrooms. Parents are setting up their kids’ closets. (We just finished school shopping today for my own three kids. Whew!) But for families of children … Read More

I love getting to share ideas and information with others! What better place to do that then at an event designed just for you! Here is a great event you might like to know about… MARK your calendars NOW for the SWAP Conference at Cook Children’s Medical Center on Saturday, September 10th, 2016 from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. SWAP … Read More

Advocating for your own needs is a skill that all students need to learn. There are times when the parent or the teacher will not always be there…and isn’t that goal anyway…to raise responsible children who then become responsible adults? Let’s take a look at a few ideas for promoting self-advocacy about their devices for children and students with hearing … Read More

Each and every day we, as humans, learn to celebrate the victories big and small, in our lives. This month’s “Perspectives” post is about just that… victory. Small steps in a lifelong process. Small steps that lead to big rewards. Small steps that matter deeply to those who understand. To those who have been there. To those who are hoping … Read More

I often have many families ask me “What would you do?” when I begin the conversation about language and communication outcomes for their children who have hearing differences. The answer is always, “It depends…” You see there is no ONE WAY to learn communication for ANY child. The same is true for children with hearing differences. Learning to communicate through … Read More

Had a great time with this group of “engaged learners” in Denver, CO at the 2016 AG Bell National Convention last week. It was a treat to lead a fun interactive workshop with my colleague, Becky Clem, CCC-SLP, LSLS AVT from Cook Children’s Medical Center. Thank you to all who joined us…even those spilling out into the hallway! Would love … Read More

Ever wonder how people with hearing differences experience sound? There are so many tools available for people with hearing differences to experience their world. Some tools make sounds louder, some tools make sounds seem closer, some tools use blinking lights to call attention, some tools are worn, some tools require surgery, some tools are used at home, some tools are … Read More

Being connected to the right resources can make all the difference – for anything in life! I can’t wait to get you connected to the resources that are right for YOU! Check out these great opportunities to connect both nationally and locally: 1. AGBell – For Families and Professionals Connect at www.agbell.org If you are not yet connected to the … Read More

We all bring ideas and experiences to every discussion we have. Each of us have different backgrounds, different filters, different perspectives to share. The tricky part is being willing to think about someone else’s perspective, even if it is different from our own. One of the things I am passionate about is that everyone has a right to share their … Read More