Motivated Parent - Successful Child: April 2023

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Urszula and BP Battery Park City 2023 Annual Virtual Art Exhibition

Art Exibition 2022 https://photos.app.goo.gl/5YVayDrXgTfz6ppG8

2023 Annual Virtual Art Exhibition https://youtu.be/mqijfB67FdM on BPCA YouTube channel

Saturday, April 22, 2023

Exercises for People with Cochlear Implants

Children with CIs may have trouble with speech and language development, as they may not have had access to sound in the same way as typically hearing children. Cochlear implants (CIs) are electronic devices that can help children with hearing loss perceive sound.

Articulation refers to the ability to produce speech sounds accurately and clearly. Children with CIs may have difficulty with articulation due to their limited experience with hearing and producing speech sounds. However, with appropriate intervention, children with CIs can improve their articulation skills and develop clearer speech.

Speech therapy is an important part of the rehabilitation process for children with CIs. A speech-language pathologist (SLP) can work with the child to develop their articulation skills. The SLP may use techniques such as auditory training, articulation therapy, and phonological awareness training to help the child improve their speech production.

It is important to note that the amount of improvement in articulation may vary depending on the child's age at the time of implantation, the duration of their hearing loss, and other factors. However, with consistent and targeted intervention, children with CIs can make significant progress in their speech and language development.

There are several exercises that can be beneficial for people with cochlear implants (CIs). These exercises can help individuals improve their listening and communication skills, adapt to their new hearing abilities, and enhance their overall auditory experience.

Here are a few examples.

Sound identification and discrimination exercises

These exercises involve listening to different sounds and identifying them. For example, the individual may listen to a series of environmental sounds, such as a doorbell, a bird chirping, or a car horn, and identify each sound as it is played.

Speech perception exercises

These exercises focus on improving the individual's ability to understand speech. The individual may listen to the recorded speech and answer questions about what was said or repeat the speech themselves.

Music listening exercises.

These exercises involve listening to music and identifying different instruments or parts of the music. The individual may also focus on listening to the lyrics and understanding the meaning behind the song.

Environmental sound awareness exercises

These exercises help the individual become more aware of the sounds in their environment. The individual may practice listening for and identifying different sounds in their surroundings, such as the sound of a passing car or the rustling of leaves.

Listening in noisy environments exercises

These exercises involve listening to speech or sounds in a noisy environment, such as a busy restaurant or a crowded street. The individual may practice focusing on the sounds they want to hear while filtering out background noise.

It is important to work with a trained audiologist or speech-language pathologist to develop an exercise program tailored to the individual's specific needs and goals. They can provide guidance on performing the exercises correctly and offer feedback on progress.

Thursday, April 13, 2023

“Symbol Articulation” by Lorraine Arcuri

ISBN #1884135-28-5

published by the Mayer-Johnson Co.

“Symbol Articulation” by Lorraine Arcuri

Consider yourself lucky if you come with this book.

It is a great comprehensive resource for developing and improving phonological skills.

“Symbol Articulation” by Lorraine Arcuri

Mayer-Johnson is a company that provides symbol-adapted special education software to help people with disabilities with speech, language, and learning challenges.

Auditory Learning with Central Institute for the Deaf

By Central Institute for the Deaf

CID has been committed to serving children with hearing loss who are learning to listen and talk. https://cid.edu/

CID established the Emerson Center for Professional Development to address the needs of teachers, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and early intervention providers worldwide who work with children with hearing loss. https://professionals.cid.edu/free-online-courses/

“SPICE for Life 2”

Check “SPICE for Life 2” is an auditory learning curriculum designed for students who have developed foundational auditory skills, such as those covered in the CID SPICE, and are now ready to work on carrying over these skills to real-world listening conditions.

Includes: manual, resources book, digital sounds, listening scenes, picture cards, rating forms, game board, spinner, tokens, and pawns.

“SPICE for Life 2”

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Nonverbal Requesting and Communicating with AAC

XXX is using the TouchChat program in the Word Power 60 setting successfully to make requests and use descriptors during a therapy program. He is also building sentences. The LAMP application was removed.

The TouchChat https://touchchatapp.com/

The LAMP https://lampwflapp.com/

AAC Cheat Sheet https://www.uwyo.edu/wind/_files/docs/echo/aac_sheet.pdf

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Pete the Cat by James Dean – Books

"Pete the Cat" is a fictional cartoon cat created by American artist James Dean.

Collections full list https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHhd-aQmgEJ7BsH_QZi-6hLRJOt8wVaU

"Pete the Cat Big Easter Adventure" (Animated) https://youtu.be/ubTNaQsy8Fg

(Read aloud) https://youtu.be/q8HSkvHcXe0

When Pete wakes up on Easter morning, ready to check out his basket of goodies, he discovers the Easter Bunny needs a little extra help. Our favorite groovy blue cat puts on his bunny ears and finds a way to collect, paint, and hide the eggs all in time for Easter.

"Pete The Cat Snow Daze" Collection - Sing Along Song - Kids Christmas Songs, 89 Mins

https://youtu.be/xT6ACrai5KE

"Pete The Cat I love my White Shoes" Collection, 1H Pete The Cat Read Aloud Story Books https://youtu.be/B5qrQcxW6Zc

"Ant & Bee" by Angela Banner – Book Series

“The Ant and Bee" stories are a series of small books by Angela Banner. She began writing books in order to teach her son how to read.

Simple three- and four-letter words occur repeatedly and are printed in red type for children to read out while a parent reads the rest. The books also teach children about the alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors, countries of the world, and calendar and clock reading. Each so-called alphabetical story emphasizes words beginning with consecutive letters of the alphabet, e.g., arrow, bread, chair, and so on.

The principal characters are the good friends' Ant (the naughtier and more adventurous half of the duo) and Bee (fussier and more sensible). Other regular characters are Kind Dog and his master, the Zoo Man.” From Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant_and_Bee

“The original series comprised thirteen volumes: