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Question 1:
I completely understand your concern; it is very difficult to decide what is the best for Zoey and your family. I ultimately cannot make the decision for your family, but we can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each program.
Total communication programs, in theory, use all different kinds of communication in the classroom. They use sign language, finger spelling, written, and spoken methods to give information to their students. Total communication is extremely flexible and is focused on what is best for all the children in the program. This option is typically popular with most parents because they can learn Manually Coded English instead of ASL. ASL is extremely difficult to learn and it takes a lot of time and effort. This option could be a great option for your family because manually coded English does not feel like you are learning a completely new language. Manually coded English involves simple gestures and hand movements that correspond to English sounds. I do not want to overwhelm you right now, but I would be happy to provide more information on Manually Coded English and sign language courses in your area.
Total communications program typically has a teacher who uses one style of communication more than another one. For example, the teacher might be more comfortable using spoken English …show more content…
During times these times could be a great time to put her hearing aids in. Another option is pairing Zoey’s hearing aid with a pretty headband or hat that she likes. It is important to make putting the hearing aids in and wearing them not a chore. Wearing her hearing aids for a significant period of time each day can drastically affect Zoey’s speech and language outcomes. There is an online store named Lugs. Lugs sells stickers and kits to make hearing aids more fun. You could potentially order a design that Zoey likes and to encourage her to wear her hearing aids. Here is the website http://www.mylugs.co.uk
Question 1:
I completely understand your concern; it is very difficult to decide what is the best for Zoey and your family. I ultimately cannot make the decision for your family, but we can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each program.
Total communication programs, in theory, use all different kinds of communication in the classroom. They use sign language, finger spelling, written, and spoken methods to give information to their students. Total communication is extremely flexible and is focused on what is best for all the children in the program. This option is typically popular with most parents because they can learn Manually Coded English instead of ASL. ASL is extremely difficult to learn and it takes a lot of time and effort. This option could be a great option for your family because manually coded English does not feel like you are learning a completely new language. Manually coded English involves simple gestures and hand movements that correspond to English sounds. I do not want to overwhelm you right now, but I would be happy to provide more information on Manually Coded English and sign language courses in your area.
Total communications program typically has a teacher who uses one style of communication more than another one. For example, the teacher might be more comfortable using spoken English …show more content…
During times these times could be a great time to put her hearing aids in. Another option is pairing Zoey’s hearing aid with a pretty headband or hat that she likes. It is important to make putting the hearing aids in and wearing them not a chore. Wearing her hearing aids for a significant period of time each day can drastically affect Zoey’s speech and language outcomes. There is an online store named Lugs. Lugs sells stickers and kits to make hearing aids more fun. You could potentially order a design that Zoey likes and to encourage her to wear her hearing aids. Here is the website http://www.mylugs.co.uk