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personal experiences. “I am 59 and I can finally relate to problems hearing,” says Jim. “I totally get it now, whereas when I was in my 30s and 40s I wrongly pictured hearing problems as the absence of sound. My inspiration was to take a look at who I am now from a tree-top view — what are the things that turn me on and bring me happiness that I would [...] connotations about hearing that it emphasizes. Jim’s video, which is ironically silent, is personable in the details he shares about the joy in hearing sounds such as his hound dog and a vintage motorcycle. “For me, this is right in my wheelhouse,” says Jim via email. “I made a quick trip down to the UPS store to buy a yellow note pad and a Sharpie. I scribbled [...] all is mechanically right. Also I am a really relational guy, (I have a wife and three daughters) so communication is dear to me.” Thank you to everyone who came by the Ida booth at AAA, and especially to those who shared their personal messages about why sound and hearing are important. To see Jim’s winning video, as well as the other submission, please

Published: 04-05-2016 17:10

own point of view. They are also curious and ask many questions, for example, “Why is the sky blue?” As they experience success and pleasure exploring the world and finding out new things, their self-esteem begins to develop and grow. This is a time of enormous social, emotional, and intellectual development and children begin to enjoy playing with other [...] children develop an increased awareness of themselves and their world. They eagerly attempt new tasks and play activities. When they are successful, children gain self-confidence and learn to steer their own lives. When attempts fail or the child is criticized, he or she may feel guilty, incompetent, and helpless. At this age children see the world from [...] activities Manage changing from one activity to the next Understand and comply with the rules of the classroom Learn directly from another and also incidentally Children need to be able to: Indicate if their technology is not working Inform if they cannot hear Focus in noise Be able to choose and make decisions Navigate a socially complex situation What may

Published: 09-05-2016 15:59

been in the same situation as we are in. In the videos below, children with hearing loss and their families share their personal stories of what it was like to grow up with a hearing loss and which particular challenges they faced when they were between 3 and 6 years old and how they overcame them. Please accept marketing cookies to view this content [...] hopes and anxieties as Mackenzy was moving into a mainstream school environment and what she did to help her be successful. Please accept marketing cookies to view this content. Marge is the mother of two sons, Forest and Cameron, who both have hearing loss. In this video, she talks about her older son, Forest’s, transition to kindergarten and what she [...] challenges. Please accept marketing cookies to view this content. Marge is the mother of two sons, Forest and Cameron, who both have hearing loss. In this video she shares how her younger son, Cameron, quickly found his own way to deal with his hearing loss. These points inspire me: These are the skills I need to know more about:

the impact of hearing loss on the families of children who have survived cancer. Hearing loss is a notable side effect of chemotherapy in children, and the study will look at what information is needed to support these children and their parents in their hearing rehabilitation. A multi-disciplinary team including an audiologist and a counseling ps [...] the negatives of living with hearing loss. It will involve training audiologists to use Living Well and will gauge audiologist, person with hearing loss, and communication partner reactions to appointments involving the tool. It will also judge how the tool influences an appointment. The second project, led by Katie Ekberg, also of the University of Queensland [...] headed by Nerina Scarinci, Katie Ekberg, and Janet Jamieson have each been awarded funds to further research regarding Ida tools and person-centered care. The first project, led by Nerina Scarinci at the University of Queensland, will use Ida’s Living Well tool to refocus appointments on positive communication and lifestyle decisions as opposed to the

Published: 19-05-2016 13:08

children need to: Hear and understand the rules of play activities and adjust if they change Take cues from peers Wait for their turn Collaborate with others Converse in small and large groups Choose between activities Manage change between activities Children need to be able to: Concentrate in noise Communicate with teachers and peers in learning situations [...] of a child aged 6-9 Going to school, getting on with teachers and making friends is an important part of life. Reading, writing and maths are new skills to learn. Making friends with children who have similar interests will help your child feel part of a group. Trying new tasks at school and taking part in activities helps them feel “Yes, I can do this [...] situations Indicate if their technology is not working Inform if they cannot hear Be able to choose and make decisions What may be challenging for my child? Click here for more information and activities

Published: 19-05-2016 13:10

videos below, children with hearing loss and their families share their personal stories of what it was like to grow up with a hearing loss and which particular challenges they faced when they were between 6 and 9 years old and how they overcame them. Please accept marketing-cookies to watch this video. Monrovia is 7 years old and was born deaf. She has [...] has two cochlear implants and here she shares her tips and tricks for how she manages communication in daily life. These points inspire me: These are the skills I need to know more about:

Published: 19-05-2016 13:45

children with hearing loss and their families share their personal stories of what it was like to grow up with a hearing loss and which particular challenges they faced when they were between 9 and 12 years old and how they overcame them. Please accept marketing cookies to view this content. Marge is the mother of two sons, Forest and Cameron, who both [...] both have hearing loss. In this video she shares how her younger son, Cameron, made the transition from an elementary school with 230 students to a middle school with 1500 students. Please accept marketing cookies to view this content. Please accept marketing cookies to view this content. Mackenzy and her mother, Alison, describe Makenzie’s transition [...] transition into middle school and the steps they took to make sure she could be happy and successful. Please accept marketing cookies to view this content. Simone is a professional ballet dancer who wears cochlear implants. In this video, she shares how she learned to speak up for herself in her mainstream school setting. These points inspire me: These are

Published: 19-05-2016 13:47

for how to learn and grow Every day in school and when you play with your friends, you learn something about yourself. You learn about what you like and dislike and what happens when you make decisions. You also learn to speak up for yourself and explain who you are to others. And you discover what you are particularly good at, and what new skills you [...] do, and how does it affect others? Solve problems: When you have a problem, do you know how to solve it? Set goals: Decide on something you really want to do and plan how you will do it Speak up for yourself: When you need help, explain what you need to those who can help you Understand your own actions: How do your actions affect yourself and others [...] will respond if some one asks you about your hearing device Decide when you will work on your next assignment for school Ask yourself: Why did I make that decision? Was it a good decision? Why was it good/less good? Solve a problem: Think of a problem you experience sometimes and that is related to your hearing loss. What can you do to solve it? Think of

Published: 19-05-2016 14:11

the same situation as we are in. In the videos below, children and young people with hearing loss and their families share their personal stories of what it was like to grow up with a hearing loss and which particular challenges they faced when they were between 12 and 18 years old and how they overcame them. Please accept marketing cookies to view [...] two sons, Forest and Cameron, who both have hearing loss. In this video, she describes her older son, Forest’s, transition into high school and how he became confident and successful when he learned to advocate for himself. Please accept marketing cookies to view this content. Alison is the mother of Makenzie who has hearing aids and is now in high school [...] secondary school, and offers advice to students and their parents who may be going through a difficult adjustment. Please accept marketing cookies to view this content. Simone is a professional ballet dancer who has cochlear implants. In this video, she talks about the difference between secondary school and high school and managing hearing loss in a mainstream

Published: 19-05-2016 14:12

challenging situations Set goals: Decide on a goal and how you will achieve it Speak up for yourself: Know and stand up for your rights Monitor and evaluate your own behavior: Be in charge of your own learning and development Understand your own strengths and limitations: What are your preferences, interests and abilities? Below are some things you can do [...] for yourself: Prepare for and participate in your next planning meeting with your teachers to set goals for the next year and make sure that your wishes and concerns are addressed. Practice beforehand with a parent or teacher. Involve yourself in extracurricular clubs, organizations and projects inside and outside school and practice explaining your [...] strengths and limitations: Create two lists for yourself - one with the things you do well and one with the things you need help with. Now share it with a good friend. Ask them if they agree. Do they have any suggestions to add to your list? Create a “Hearing Journal” for yourself in which you describe the milestones or important events of your hearing journey