Sound Advice At The United Nations
In early 2016, Sound Advice was named a top-100 global inclusive education entity by the Zero Project, and exhibited February 10 to 12 at the United Nations office in Vienna, Austria. On February 12 Louise Honck from AVuk joined Caroline Carswell to present the auditory-verbal (hearing-speech) case for inclusive education in the conference panel session
Speaking at the VdGM International Forum (Dublin)
A certain irony existed in being asked by Dr Peter Sloane, to join a panel at the Vasco da Gama Movement Forum in Dublin – after doctors in the 1970s had said I would never talk. Before this call to speak on the science of cochlear implants, the VdGM (Vasco da Gama Movement), the WONCA Europe Working Group for New
"TV With Earplugs" Experience For Hearing Pupils
A while back, we talked about how school teachers can teach pupils about deafness. One possibility is to try an “immersion” tactic in the classroom. This tactic works best with students from age 8 upwards: here’s how to do it. Set up a TV with subtitles in the classroom, ready to use. Brief the students on what to
A Cochlear Implant – An Individual Perspective
Cochlear implants can be controversial – and many parents wonder if they are making the right choice on behalf of their baby or young child. In this piece, “T”, who received an implant as a teenager, tells his story. Until I received my cochlear implant, I was blissfully unaware of the changes I would undergo
Parent Question: How Early To Teach Lip-reading
Lip-reading can be an imprecise science at times, but certain children and individuals find it’s a lifeline to understanding what’s said around them. Babies naturally look at peoples’ faces when their attention is attracted, or they are spoken to. It’s never too early to teach lipreading, regardless of how a baby is going to communicate eventually. Babies Lipread
Teaching Hearing Pupils About Deafness
Many school teachers would like how to teach their hearing pupils about deafness but are unsure how to proceed. Children with a classmate who’s deaf can be equally curious about what exactly is involved. Depending on the age of the children in a school class, the concept of deafness can be taught in a few ways.
Non-Verbal Communication Speaks Volumes
Many deaf youngsters can read the movement of an eyelid, or so it’s said. Non-verbal communication and facial expressions are essential for deaf youngsters to decode what’s said by a speaker, whether it’s verbal or signed. Visual information cues give the tone of what’s being said, as aural nuances aren’t always picked up and can be
Parent Question: Teaching ‘Pretend’ And ‘Real’
A mum recently asked how to explain ‘pretend’ and ‘real’ to her son. There are a few ways to do this. Sorting toy and ‘real’ items into piles may be the easiest start, as Anna McLeod at Release Communication advises. Comparing toy and ‘real’ animals side-by-side is another way to explain ‘pretend’ and ‘real’. If
Teacher Question: Finding Support For Deaf Pupils
A teacher just contacted IDK to advise that a young deaf pupil had arrived in her class without prior notice, and what were the next steps to take? For anyone else who may be in the same position, here’s some advice: 1) Ask your pupil’s parents/guardian if their hearing has been tested and if hearing
Tips For New Teachers of Young Deaf Children
If a deaf child is in your class this school year, you may be asking “does my teaching have to change?” and wondering how everyone will manage. Everyone Is Individual The first thing to remember is that all children are different, so take some time to get to know your new pupil for themselves, as
Leaving Cert Languages And Deaf Students
NOTE: Since this post was written in 2008, digital hearing-devices mean better hearing for wearers. Accordingly some students can access sound for the first time – which raises their ability to complete oral and aural parts of language exams. During a past conversation with a friend of a friend, it was a surprise to discover
How France Educates Children Who Are Deaf
France, where the first sign language originated and influenced American & European sign languages, has a mixed system for educating deaf children. About 12,000 deaf children and adolescents are currently in the education system in France, out of an estimated population of 61.5 million. An estimated 500 deaf students are in third-level education – but partially deaf
eBook: Teaching A Deaf Child To Hear And Speak
Edited by Caroline Carswell