Communicate MY Way

02/27/2023

Cochlear Implant Day was Feb 25th. So grateful for this technology, allowing me to partake in normal activities with others. Are there challenges? Oh yes. Are there limits? For sure (swimming for one). But being able to hear in most situations far outweighs those challenges. . This the video of me getting 'hooked up'. A month after my implant surgery was then fitted for the actual CI. That process was just that, a process. You can see that training your new "ears" to hear and for your brain to register what you are hearing takes time. Luise Hagen

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09/21/2020

Especially important in these covid times. I am hearing impaired. I can't hear unless I have the visual support of the speaker. Masks take away about 75% of my hearing. So, when I say "huh?" "Sorry, say it again", I am looking for visual support. Use your fingers at the very least to tell me the number you might be using. I'll get into alphabet later. But let's start with numbers... This would be incredibly useful during my workouts when calling out the percentage of the climb. Here's 1-10, i'll do another video of 11-20..

I have developed a system in schools getting their attention during transition times. It is not only super effective but huge benefits too.

05/23/2019

This is so well worded. I wish I could go back and alter the way I was teaching my classes when I started. I was always stressed that I had c-students, and instead of embracing them, I was trying to make them b-students. This is no necessary, as everyone makes it into the real world, with the skills they have, they all belong somewhere, and all valuable. We need to express that value at an early age all the way through school. This sentiment of confidence is what is going to create a solid foundation for success, not being an a-student! Embrace them where they're at!

02/20/2019

I started with mild hearing loss in my late teens, and it progressed to severe hearing loss by the time I was 40. My hearing loss is unique, and passed down from a great grandmother who was deaf. My son is experiencing some hearing loss, (he even notices it), so after reading this article, I'm going to have him checked more regularly, and insist there by an FM system in the classroom so he doesn't miss on things in the classroom. Please, have your children's hearing checked, and even your own if you suspect there is an issue, because neglect hearing loss has many negative consequences. It's not a matter of aesthetics, and the stigma has got to be overridden. It is a matter of taking care of your most basic right, your ability to communicate and hear.

Children with mild hearing loss can have significant delays in language and academic development. Mild hearing loss needs to be carefully monitored and treated.

01/31/2019

Happiness & pride classes. I like that! Tackle mental health from early on.

01/30/2019

We are becoming more aware of communication breakdowns, and it's easy enough to fix! Good on you

12/31/2018

WOW, this is exactly what I'm talking about. the recycling programs start in school, but teachers are inept in the recycling efforts at schools, so it all goes amiss. We need to focus curriculum on these little steps, as they make the biggest contribution to our healthy environment.