Fine

May 16th, 2012 by

  I’m fine. Really. I don’t know how I’m fine, but I am, or I was… (for the most part). It’s been a long week so far and it’s only Wednesday. And tonight I had a moment. Which I expected to have every now and then. The week started out with the three of Read More

 

Guild Audition!!!

May 16th, 2012 by

This morning Ben had his first guild audition, an annual event where he plays for a member of the Piano Teacher’s Guild (not his own teacher) and gets feedback.  He did wonderfully!!!!!  As of a few weeks ago, he was very worried about the fact that Jannis, his teacher, and I Read More

 

When a Student is a Productive Member of the IEP Team

May 16th, 2012 by

I think it is very important for students, especially high school students, to attend IEP meetings and to be a part of making decisions about their educational plans. The meeting is about them, after all. Students are always invited to the meeting. It is really up to their parents on whether or Read More

 

CIO Featured in The Arrow

May 16th, 2012 by

Cochlear Implant Online was featured in the Spring 2012 edition of The Arrow, the magazine of Pi Beta Phi, a fraternity for women (yes, the charter says fraternity, not sorority — it was the first for women!) and philanthropic organization.  Pi Beta Phi’s philanthropy focuses on Read More

 

Why

May 16th, 2012 by

Why do children do things like this to their faces when you have a doctor’s appointment?? Well, just as I told him, everyone stared… He finally weighs 57 lbs.!! Woop Woop which his doc says is appropriate for his height. He had to get one shot, not a big deal… He won himself a Read More

 

Only 280 Certified CART Providers in USA?

May 16th, 2012 by

HEAR THIS: In CCAC member discussions today, it’s said, “According to the RID online database, there are 9,611 certified interpreters in the United States. According to the NCRA online database, there are 280 certified CART providers in the United States.” What? We know there Read More

 

11years 7 months

May 16th, 2012 by

I got the idea of this post from Liz’s Deaf Blog, it is something that I need to write about, not for advice but for myself and for anybody else who reads it. I am so many years post implant, and yet I haven’t been to any events/sound advice days at the Ear Foundation. I barely know Read More

 

how the unexpected becomes routine

May 16th, 2012 by

last week i had a two and a half hour conversation with a mom whose 7 month old baby was born profoundly deaf. i haven’t met her in person yet, but she had posted online with questions about the implant process, among other “i have a deaf baby” questions. it’s already a Read More

 

CART for Jury Duty – It’s Required for Effective Communication

May 16th, 2012 by

IF YOU need real time captioning (CART) to serve on a Jury (in the USA), ask for it and obtain it. If the request meets any confusion, contact the ADA person for the Court. Need more information? Join and read the great discussion in CCAC membership this month with specific information, Read More

 

15 Minutes of Faith

May 16th, 2012 by

The first time I jumped into the water – it was October and freezing – so I wrote it off to nerves and the hypodermic effect of every muscle in my body locking up due to oxygen deprivation.  That’s what I kept telling myself even though every cell in my brain Read More

 

Around the Web Wednesday

May 16th, 2012 by

I know, I know. “Around the Web Wednesday?” you say. “You haven’t posted one of those since October 12, 2011.” I know. And I’m flattered you remember. Ha. Speak Up Librarian shares a way to make YouTube videos turn captions on automatically when you embed Read More

 

Letters from America

May 16th, 2012 by

My Classes 4 and 5 students wrote letters to America before the first term was over.  They panicked about writing letters but eventually enjoyed it and wanted to write more letters.  I have had students from other classes ask when … Continue reading → Read More

 

Sneezy

May 16th, 2012 by

  I braved those “awful allergies that made me sneeze” and ventured off with the first and second graders to the Learning Garden at Randall’s Island Park. Our outdoor adventure took an unexpected twist due to the capricious humor of Mother Nature but our tenacious Read More

 

A Musical Odyssey

May 16th, 2012 by

One woman’s CI adventures with Music! Going from normal hearing to zero hearing while I slept was quite the reality to wake up to!    My days of singing, playing guitar and clarinet came to an abrupt halt.  Just like that. … Continue reading → Read More

 

Shell

May 16th, 2012 by

“I ams what I ams” I posted online shortly before laying down on a tattoo table for my latest piece. As the needle hit my skin the permanence chased away all doubts. Why would I want my Nani to shake her head and the Tish to purse her lips every time they see me? I wish they Read More

 

Little Mama

May 15th, 2012 by

  She wanted to wear her purse like her mama.  It made me smile.  :)  I love this little girl.  I have lots to update on, but not tonight because I’m tired….running, therapy, baseball, Caden’s solo at school, and life in general.  I’ll be back soon, but until Read More

 

activation.

May 15th, 2012 by

Just as a disclaimer, I’ve shared about 2 bottles of wine with one of my besties–take this post for what it’s worth, but know that it’s from the heart. Today we went bilateral. Going for number 2! Love this boy. One of our fabulous Hopkins audis Read More

 

6 months home! (Summer)

May 15th, 2012 by

Gee, has it really been that long?  In some ways, it seems like just yesterday.  In others, it seems like they’ve been here forever.  I figured I’d update on the before and after since these are older children we adopted and everyone always wonders.  How difficult, Read More

 

Usher Syndrome Registry

May 15th, 2012 by

I’ve been following The Coalition for Usher Syndrome  and the blog which has been keeping us updated on research and clinical trials. They’ve just tweeted about the Usher Syndrome Registry – where you can register so you will “receive “information on Read More

 

Deafened Ear Update

May 15th, 2012 by

In January I went suddenly deaf in my only functioning ear. My cochlear implant had just been activated in my other ear. Since I have always been deaf on that side, the implant has taken time to become useful. I am nearly to the point of understanding speech, but not yet. So, these past 4 months Read More

 

What is a Contact Center?

May 15th, 2012 by

BY JULI ROBINSON Formerly referred to as a “call center”, a contact center is defined as a place where contacts are made and received. It is often the “front door” to a business and is the place where most crucial customer interactions take place. Therefore, its effective and efficient Read More

 

Swing

May 15th, 2012 by

I love this swing. Jason must not be feeling good. He is struggling with something because he was throwing fits for the last two days. I didn’t push him out the door to preschool. We were taking it slow. This is where I found him. Yes….I’m going to let my poor baby sleep. Read More

 

these are my people

May 15th, 2012 by

(mother’s day weekend was full and busy) grateful for all of the mamas, motherly figures, and mommys-to-be in my world. matt spoiled me with gifts that remind me how very well he knows me,  like a paper doll book i had as a child, so i could share it with my girls,  some of my Read More

 

Jansen Hearing Test

May 15th, 2012 by

Last week I took Jansen to The Hearing Doctors to have his hearing tested. I am happy to say he still has perfect hearing in his right ear, and his left ear still has a working nerve. His new ear has healed and is looking good. It’s a little flatter on the head than Chris and I would Read More

 

How do you define your family relationships?

May 15th, 2012 by

Although I am close with my family, I sometimes feel a bit lost in the shuffle at family gatherings, especially with my sister’s family.  They spend much of their time with her husband’s extended family, including annual trips and holidays.  This makes it a little difficult for me to spend Read More

 

Bilingual Oral Language Learners

May 14th, 2012 by

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a workshop on bilingual speech-language pathology.  As the United States becomes more diverse, more and more SLPs and other professionals are facing caseloads with clients who are not native English speakers.  In the past, the “rule of Read More

 

People Hearing Better is the Talk of the Town

May 14th, 2012 by

Last Friday my hearing loss story was featured on the People Hearing Better blog sponsored by Second Sense Hearing Solutions. If you’re interested you can read the story here. You may also be interested in their summer Talk of the Town contest. Three winners will receive an iPhone 4S. All Read More

 

Manic Monday

May 14th, 2012 by

Back to reality.  It’ s Monday.  with the end of school, we have much, much to do.  We’ll get there little by little.  Here we go.  Some highlights for the week: order testing material or possible take them to a local testing center. Review school Decide if I can even send Read More

 

Some progress

May 14th, 2012 by

Yesterday was Mother’s Day. I went over to my mom and stepdad’s house to spend time with my momma! A couple of different times, I turned off my hearing aid so I could use the implant alone for practice. Mom and I talked on the bench swing in the backyard, and as long as I could Read More

 

Grasshopper Days

May 14th, 2012 by

Grasshopper Days For today, May 14, 2012 Outside my window…  sunny and warm, with a nice breeze, making it a little difficult to concentrate on school.  Good thing two thirds of the boys are already done for the day ;D  I am hearing…  the washer just stopped, but Read More