CID BLOG FOR PROFESSIONALS
Welcome to our blog dedicated to you, the professional supporting a child with hearing loss. Here you will find a wealth of informative listening and spoken language topics, along with recommendations you can apply to your students. Whether you’re a speech-language pathologist, teacher of the deaf, early interventionist or audiologist, or if you simply have a professional interest in supporting children who are deaf and hard of hearing, you’ve come to the right place for insights you can apply in your own setting.
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In honor of Black History Month, we asked CID teachers and speech-language pathologists what their favorite resources and activities are to teach
There are a variety of questions that a speech-language pathologist asks when determining articulation goals for students, such as: What sounds ...
The holiday season has ended, 2020 is (thankfully!) over and it is time to get back to learning. The return to school in January, whether it be ...
With colder temperatures moving in and the possibility of inclement weather increasing, parents may be wondering how to protect their children’s ...
For many of us, 2020 was the first time we consistently began using virtual platforms like Zoom for both work and pleasure. While we have likely ...
Today, most hearing devices are able to log user wear time. Audiologists and other professionals can then use this data to gain an understanding ...
Vocabulary plays a critical role in a child’s academic success. Children must develop strong vocabulary skills to become successful listeners, ...
Consultative services are often put in place for students with hearing loss in order to support the professionals on the student’s team in ...
Although CID is starting the school year virtually, we recognize that some schools are returning to full or part-time in-person learning. The ...
A new school year is fast-approaching, and be it virtual or on-site learning, teachers everywhere are preparing for a new class of students. At ...
As a teacher of the deaf and the parent of a daughter with hearing loss, I understand the importance of being prepared for IEP meetings. I was ...
This is our final post in a series devoted to learning about the Kesteloot family’s journey with hearing loss. In this post, Stephanie, Sam’s ...
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