Higgs Phonics

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"Stone’s Tips:

Don’t assume that inattention or lack of interest in learning are related to a behavioral disorder. While ADHD, autism, and sensory disorders have consumed the spotlight in education circles, hearing loss is a real and possible cause of behavioral and learning problems. ALWAYS assume hearing loss first and have the child screened.

Don’t assume that a child’s academic difficulties are because they are learning a second language. Hearing loss isn’t selective about spoken language. It affects children who speak English, Spanish, Hmong, Arabic, and pig-Latin. If there is ANY problem in language development or communication, ALWAYS assume hearing loss first and have the child screened.

Don’t assume that a child’s poor academic progress is related to a learning disability. A child with hearing loss may hearenvironmental sounds, including speech, but may be incapable of understanding speech due to their hearing loss. If a child is having difficulty achieving academically, ALWAYS assume hearing loss first and have the child screened."
via Nea Today / Bonnie Stone

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