MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'auditory'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:01:36 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182138&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fnew-start.html I thought it was time to give you some pictures of our kids & their new starts this year.  I haven't taken them all yet.  I know, I'm a slacker.This is Nik.  He made the sign to represent his first day of 2nd grade.  Oh the thin... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182138 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 02:10:00 +0100 5182138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174782&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fniks-drawings.html Been such awhile since I posted a picture that Nik drew.  Thought I'd start w/ something mild before moving onto my mini "Stephen King" drawings that my son does.  Those who've read this long enough know exactly what I'm talking about.  ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174782 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:41:00 +0100 5174782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174790&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fmanic-monday_29.html This is truly a manic Monday.  This is going to be one busy week for sure.  We had a really decent weekend though.  Saturday  we spent inside all day long due to the hurricane.  Did not pack any punch which is wonderful.  ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174790 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:56:00 +0100 5174790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159530&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fthoughtful-thursday.html Wow, I don't think I've done this for a few weeks.  Crazy.  It's high time I recognize the thoughtfulness going on in this house.  See, for those new here, this is when I recognize what thoughtful thing each child has done during the wee... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159530 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:51:00 +0100 5159530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140081&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fupdates-abound.html Lots going on here as usual.  So figured I'd update. Adoption front--  Waiting to hear from Bulgaria.  The Bulgarian process is much different than our previous adoptions with Russia.  Takes time.  Trying to be patient but... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140081 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:11:00 +0100 5140081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130945&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fweekend-update.html Well, thought it was time for a weekend update since I was kind of slack on posts.  Well, we'll start with Friday.  Yana had practice for cross country.  Then, she came home and left for a friend for the entire weekend.  Wahoo!!!&nb... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130945 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:47:00 +0100 5130945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130951&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeneaththewings.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fi-checked-back-and-realize-that-last.html I checked back, and realize that the last "installment " of the "eyeglasses saga" was NOT 7 or 8, but more like #eleven! So this one is number twelve...[for the last installment of the on-going "eyeglasses saga", see HERE (or type "eyeglasses" in t... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130951 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:02:00 +0100 5130951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107609&cid=t_111166_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F08%2Fsomeone-left-the-internetz%2F in my car! “It’s a system of tubes.” (My son salvaged them from his job because he thought his nephew & niece would enjoy playing with them.) ~#~ And while at work: Brain’s a little off today; mis-read a woman’s tee shirt as, “Bitchy is my nipple name”. [middle name] APD (Auditory Processing Disorder) moment: [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107609 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:53:43 +0100 5107609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086419&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMissKatsDeafJourney%2F%7E3%2FbJCNZKOlx5E%2Fenglish-is-part-of-bilingualism-too.html As any reader of my blog knows, Miss Kat currently attends a school that focuses on spoken English as the language of communication. The school does have a heavy emphasis on language (NOT speech alone, but the language behind the sounds) but it also te... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086419 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:21:00 +0100 5086419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086425&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fcamp-cheerio-what-we-learned-old-post.html It is amazing that we have been to this camp for four years in a row and we have taken away something new each and every time.  Astounding for sure.  You do not only learn from the workshops but from the numerous knowledgeable people you are ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086425 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 01:20:00 +0100 5086425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086430&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fspecial-needs-accomadations-in-home-old.html Some people have asked me questions about any adjustments that need to be made to our home in order to have the children we have.  Answer simply is yes, there have been adjustments made.  It is different for every family depending upon the sp... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086430 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:56:00 +0100 5086430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086432&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fgetting-ready-for-school-old-post.html So much to say.  We went to orientations tonight and they were as expected.  Very pleased w/ Nik's setup and think for sure he will be reading this year.  His interpreter is a little worried I think that we won't need her.  Not true... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086432 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:01:00 +0100 5086432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062397&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fmanic-monday_25.html So much to say, so little time.  Well, it is Monday.  Another weekend behind us.  We had a family over that is also adopting from Bulgaria.  Very nice family and their girls are super sweet.  Got to know a little of where they ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062397 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:03:00 +0100 5062397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062406&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftexaskennys.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fanother-hurdle.html Okay, so I got up extra early the other morning, before the troops, and started to summarize the last two weeks at JTC, but never finished. I was trying to say too much at once.Now I'm back. and while I want (and will) summarize this completely amazing... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062406 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:19:00 +0100 5062406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028795&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fthoughtful-thursday.html It's been awhile since a thoughtful Thursday post.  For those new here, it is when I post at least one thoughtful thing my kids did throughout the week.  I do this to remind myself that things are not always as bad as they seem.  LOL.&nb... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028795 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:17:00 +0100 5028795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028806&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fask-me-anything.html I thought I'm always the one writing stuff on here, time for others to write something.  Well, ask something.  We're pretty much an open book in this home.  Shoot, after adopting 10 kids internationally, your life becomes an open book.&n... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028806 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:33:00 +0100 5028806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992862&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Frisperdal-recall.html Saw this on one of our FAS support groups.  We have two kids on these meds.  Fortunately, our kids dosages are not in the recall category.  However, I thought I'd post in case someone's kids out there are.  Copying & pasting:FDA... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992862 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:26:00 +0100 4992862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976089&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fsummer-trip-2011-tasty-treat-part-vii.html Okay, we are back to our summer vacation photos.  Hope you don't mind being bombarded w/ photos of the kids.  We are now on Day 3 of this trip.  This would be from Saturday's events.  This was the morning we were going to leave... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976089 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:46:00 +0100 4976089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976101&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fsummer-trip-2011-chocolate-town-usa_4537.html We're still on day two of our trip. It was such a long day that I broke it up into a few posts.  This post is still day 2 of our trip when we went to Hershey, PA.  After lunch, we went to tour the museum down town and go here:This is the Choc... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976101 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:33:00 +0100 4976101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976102&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fsummer-trip-2011-part-1-in-pics.html Oh, so much to tell and show you all.  We had the best time!  Picture time.Before the big trips, we make tie dye t-shirts for all of us to wear.  We only do this on bigger trips w/ big crowds.  Even my older kids have trouble w/ mem... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976102 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:38:00 +0100 4976102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893729&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fbroken-parts.html We have children that have special needs.  Some of those require certain equipment to keep them healthy or walking or whatever.  Sometimes, equipment fails.  Told you about Nik's implants.  We try to fix as soon as possible.  B... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893729 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 03:00:00 +0100 4893729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893737&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fbits-pieces-update.html Today has been a bit hectic.  I woke up & had to finish making 24 cupcakes for Alyona's class.  I make the boxed cake but homemade icing.  Cleaned out icing bowl, told kids to get up for the 30th time & get ready, & started i... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893737 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:36:00 +0100 4893737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883798&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fmanic-monday_30.html Happy Memorial Day!  Please take a moment to remember those who so valiantly fought for our country.  They sacrificed so that we may enjoy our freedoms today.So much happening as usual at Chaos Manor.  Had 4 "extras" today. Just two extr... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883798 Tue, 31 May 2011 02:09:00 +0100 4883798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4876467&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeneaththewings.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fi-have-swimming.html Ricki would like to be EXACTLY like her friends. While Ricki begrudges me MY swimming evening (she always complains….), SHE proudly says each Sunday: “ XXXX (a friend) has swimming tomorrow. I have swimming too.” If a friend has a brother gett... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4876467 Sat, 28 May 2011 18:50:00 +0100 4876467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872317&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fwhats-happening.html Thought I'd update on a few things.  Just so you know, the last 2 to 3 weeks before you leave for an adoption trip are always filled w/ last minute paperwork, chaos, and things you'd never thought you'd have to do.  But, you find a way to get... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872317 Fri, 27 May 2011 02:42:00 +0100 4872317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872328&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fthoughtful-thursday.html I think it's been awhile since Thoughtful Thursday post.  Had a lot going on so that's the excuse I'm using.  Go w/ it please.   For those new, this is a time when I share something I've caught the kids doing during the week or such... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872328 Thu, 26 May 2011 11:53:00 +0100 4872328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853054&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fmanic-monday_23.html Another weekend gone.  How'd that happen?  I crossed a bunch more things off my list but so much more to do.  Don't know how I'll get it done but know I will.  Did I tell you I seem to have lost misplaced my I-800A?  Can't find... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853054 Mon, 23 May 2011 15:38:00 +0100 4853054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4848082&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fcamp-cheerio-conclusion.html Sunday was the last day at Camp Cheerio.  So, we left the cabin for our usual view. You can click on it to make it bigger.  Isn't it amazing?  Clouds covering the mountains.  Beautiful.  Looks like cotton all over.  T... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4848082 Sat, 21 May 2011 02:48:00 +0100 4848082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829137&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fmanic-monday_16.html Oh my oh my.  What a weekend and week to come.  I'll try to be brief and then get back to Cheerio pics.  This week we have minimal appointments.  Bojan is still leaking hydraulic fluid in his knee.  Hate that knee, I really do.... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829137 Mon, 16 May 2011 21:53:00 +0100 4829137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829146&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fcheerio-here-we-go.html Okay, for those who tried to comment or write me or what have you, blogger was down. There was another post I had written before I left.  It's gone too.  Hey, it happens.  Now, all seems back to normal so going to write a little about wh... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829146 Mon, 16 May 2011 01:52:00 +0100 4829146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829088&cid=t_111166_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fhuman-speech-perception-annual-review.html Love the Annual Review of Psychology for contemporary overview articles. Double click on images to enlarge- iPost using BlogPress from my Kevin McGrew's iPadintelligence,IQ tests,IQ testing,IQ scores,CHC intelligence theory ,CHC theory,Cattell-Horn-Carroll,human cognitive abilities,psychology,school psychology,individual differences,cognitive psychology,neuropsychologypsychology,special education,educational psychology,psychometrics,psychological assessment,psychological measurement,IQs Corner,general intelligence,Annual Review of Psychology,Ga,speech perception,phonological processing,phonemic awareness,auditory processing (Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner)) Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829088 Sat, 14 May 2011 17:37:00 +0100 4829088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821036&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Fcochlear-americas-kicks-off-their-million-ear-challenge May is Better Hearing and Speech Month and Cochlear Corporation is trying to put the buzz about hearing loss into a million ears this month. They are campaigning for everyone to spread the word about hearing loss and the importance... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821036 Fri, 13 May 2011 21:44:59 +0100 4821036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821045&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Fbeltone-steps-to-help-tornado-survivors According to Jean Brandau from About.com, Beltone Hearing Aid Center of Jackson and Madison counties have announced they will replace hearing aids at no charge to their active patients if they lost their aids during the April 27, 2011... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821045 Fri, 13 May 2011 11:05:51 +0100 4821045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821049&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fhappenings-at-chaos-manor.html Oh my so much is happening at Chaos Manor.  I had 2 days off and got some things done but not enough.  Not nearly enough. I have 2 "littles" today & think I"m going to take them to the bounce house.  Looks like it may rain so we'll s... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821049 Thu, 12 May 2011 17:00:00 +0100 4821049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813514&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fto-do-list-before-trip-1.html you would not really believe how this to do list keeps growing.  Since we had our investigation, we obviously have to add a bit more to things to make sure everything is crystal clear as to what exactly transpired.  I'm working on that. ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813514 Wed, 11 May 2011 22:50:00 +0100 4813514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803363&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fso-now-time-to-explain-it-all-part-i.html Bare with me as this will take some doing.  All I can muster.  I will start from the beginning.  It was a Friday.  Friday, February 25th to be exact.  It was around 2:30 or so.  I had a knock on the door.  Figured it ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803363 Tue, 10 May 2011 01:31:00 +0100 4803363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803376&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fready-for-hunt.html Going through some back logged pictures and found a couple.  Thought I'd share one.  More to come later today on what's happening here.  Irina, Bojan & Nik had dentist appointments I took them to last week & they were cavity free... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803376 Mon, 09 May 2011 16:14:00 +0100 4803376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803378&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fmanic-monday-much-happening.html Oh my what a busy week this will be.  This past weekend we stayed home and worked on the yard.  Looks decent.  Warren and I went to the outlets and picked up a few items.   Went to the Osh Kosh outlet and were able to find Nik ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803378 Mon, 09 May 2011 14:18:00 +0100 4803378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803385&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fmothers-day.html Gosh, I don't even know where to begin w/ this one.  Today is Mother's Day.  I've had many before this one.  My first Mother's Day was very memorable.  It was almost a year after we had had Max & Irina home from Russia.  I ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803385 Mon, 09 May 2011 02:01:00 +0100 4803385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797861&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Ffas-support-group.html We have an FAS support group here in NC.  We meet once a month or when we can.  You know how things can pop up in an FAS household.  We went to the group meeting in April so thought I'd share a little and also a few pictures from it. Obv... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797861 Sun, 08 May 2011 01:03:00 +0100 4797861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775521&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fmanic-monday.html Already Monday.  What a bummer.  Had a very productive weekend but time to get back to other things.  So many things going on so I'll try to do a brief summary of things taking place this week.  I take 5 kids to the dentist this wee... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775521 Tue, 03 May 2011 00:23:00 +0100 4775521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4771276&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fspecial-olympics-2011-part-ii.html After the 50m run, she had the softball throw.  Several people were in that and it was SO close.  I couldn't tell if she had gotten 3rd or 4th.  So, we headed to the medal stand to wait.  What a better way to kill time than trying o... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4771276 Sun, 01 May 2011 04:23:00 +0100 4771276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4771277&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fspecial-olympics-2011-part-i.html Warren & I went to see Alyona in the Special Olympics on Friday.  It was the most beautiful day outside.  Could not have asked for better weather.  Clear skies, sunny, light breeze & about 73 outside.  Fantastic weather &amp... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4771277 Sun, 01 May 2011 03:31:00 +0100 4771277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4768164&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fjob-outlook-for-teens-w-disabilities.html Guess I should just write job outlook for teens in general.  Doesn't really matter if you have a disability or not, jobs are hard to come by.  I have 3 teens in this house right now.  Irina is 18yo, Max is 16yo, and Yana is 15yo.  A... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4768164 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:35:00 +0100 4768164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747787&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fmanic-monday_25.html So much going on that it truly is manic Monday.  Well, manic week.  Today, I only have one extra here so we'll be able to get stuff done for sure.  Our neighbor is selling their house & having a showing so having the kids help pick u... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747787 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:02:00 +0100 4747787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742566&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fi-dare-you.html With a few boys in this house, we seem to have games of I dare you to do... and you fill in the blank.  Thought I'd run through a few 'I dare you ' events that took place lately.  Hope you enjoy them.  Some I can laugh about, others no.T... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742566 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:46:00 +0100 4742566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742571&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fstrawberry-fields-part-ii.html Time for more berry pickin' pictures!  Kids did have a great time that day and we were able to take 2 of their friends to share the experience.  And of course, eat some berries.  Here goes some more.Nik very pleased with the selection of... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742571 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:13:00 +0100 4742571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742579&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fiep-first-for-us.html We've felt like it many, many times before.  I think every parent has.  At least every parent that has to contend with an IEP meeting.  I've had many an IEP meetings.  Too many to count.  All 7 of mine have IEP's.  I take ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742579 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:37:00 +0100 4742579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734418&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fchaos-manor.html Yes, that is the nick name for our house.  As someone once told me though, you should embrace the chaos and not let it consume you.  So very true.  I didn't write yesterday b/c we have just been going and going and going lately.  Tr... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734418 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:16:00 +0100 4734418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4709323&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fhanging-around.html Haven't done a random hanging around post in awhile.  Just pictures here and there.  Wanted something simple today.  More pictures to come but the hectic week has continued.  Have a post regarding this past weekend and all this chur... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4709323 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:37:00 +0100 4709323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704834&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fmanic-monday_11.html I have so incredibly much to catch up on.  This past weekend was beyond incredible and just inspiring really.  A whole separate post on that after this one.  You'll find this week I'll be doing a lot of catch up posts.  Last week Ni... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704834 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:03:00 +0100 4704834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704838&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthewaywehear.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fmoog-center-summer-workshop.html We're thinking of attending the Moog Center's summer workshop for parents of kids with deaf/hard of hearing kids. The workshop is in St. Louis, MO. It seems like a great workshop and I know that many of you with D/HH kids have attended this workshop. I... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704838 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:02:00 +0100 4704838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696835&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fplease-watch-tonight.html I have been super duper busy this week & weekend.  I do promise to catch up but Warren must do work on the computer for his job so I'm not going to be on here again till tonight.  Now, we have had such a productive weekend and I can hardl... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696835 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:41:00 +0100 4696835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696839&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthewaywehear.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Falexander-in-sound-booth-and-lily-going.html Alexander's last two sound booth tests went well. Last month, during an aided check (hearing aids on) he responded to speech at 20dB. This is great news as normal hearing is in the range of 0-20 dB. Last week, during an unaided check (hearing aids off)... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696839 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:41:00 +0100 4696839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684595&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fthoughtful-thursday.html It's that time of week again.  Thank goodness we're already to Thursday.  Not sure I could take a long week.  Few issues we're working on at home.  Going to try to post some of that a bit later on in the week.  For now, want to... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684595 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:22:00 +0100 4684595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684599&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Firinas-asl-performance.html Last week, Irina had a performance to do w/ her ASL class at school.  It was being held in the auditorium.  Now, I should know w/ my FASers that I can never, ever trust the info that is bestowed upon me by them.  Why you ask?  Becau... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684599 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:49:00 +0100 4684599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684615&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcandysweetblog.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F04%2F05%2Fdiversity-means-all-bar-none%2F “accept and respect all languages and all forms of communication” That was ICED’s Statement of Principle adopted on July 19, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia.  ICED issued a GLOBAL CALL to “accept and respect all language and all forms of communication”. The important aspects of that statement of principle are:  Accept and Respect Accept and [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684615 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:06:07 +0100 4684615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676986&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fraising-boyd-boys.html p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } Raising the Boyd Boys & Lessons Learned Hello everyone! I got an email tonight on raising boys so I thought I’d create my own such list of the silly or not so silly things boys can do. I’ve come up with 98 so far... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676986 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:04:00 +0100 4676986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676987&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fmanic-monday.html Busy weekend and I'll have to catch you all up in another post.  I have been sick.  Went to the doc yesterday and dx'd w/ respiratory infection of some sort & double ear infection.  Fluid on the ears and such.  My head's killing... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676987 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:06:00 +0100 4676987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664391&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fbad-awful-day.html Trying to catch up on so many half started posts.  Not happening.  Especially, today.  Ever read the book 'Grover's Bad Awful Day?'  Well, that was MY day today.  Seriously, it was.  Not horrific but just care not to repea... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664391 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:46:00 +0100 4664391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658495&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fhanging-around-having-fun.html With all the seriousness going on around here lately, I love catching glimpses of the kids, well, being kids having fun.  Using their imagination or simply just being a kid.  Thought I'd share a few from the past few days.Alyona & Nik lov... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658495 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:39:00 +0100 4658495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658511&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Faccidents-allergies-agony.html Tried to think of something catchy but don't think it worked.  Oh well.  We have accidents happen in this home all the time.  Just due to the sheer #of people that are in & out of here on any given day.  So, thought I'd show you... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658511 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:09:00 +0100 4658511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653482&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fmanic-monday_28.html Well, it's already the beginning of the week again.  I have a ton of posts half started.  So, this week things may seem a bit out of order.  My attempt is to finish a few of the old posts & then move on w/ things.  That's the go... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653482 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 02:17:00 +0100 4653482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636556&cid=t_111166_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fuf-Uf8VZ06k%2F This article reports the work of German researchers who looked at blind people’s brains to try to answer these questions. They found out that indeed, blind people can understand speech even if sped up beyond the maximum rate that sighted people can understand. This seemed possible because the brain areas devoted to vision in people with eye sight turned out to be responding to speech in blind people. 10 syllables per second [is] the absolute limit of comprehension for sighted people. Blind people, however, can comprehend speech sped up to 25 syllables per second. brain scanner revealed that in blind people the part of the cerebral cortex that normally responds to vision was responding to speech.…somehow an unsighted person’s brain rewires itself to connect auditory regions of the bra... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636556 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:45:35 +0100 4636556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626950&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fblast-from-past-drawings.html Thought I'd stir it up a bit w/ a blast from the past post but w/ drawings.  You all know Nik got into Showcase of Stars a few weeks ago for his artwork.  He drew a boat.  Not his standard drawings for sure.  So, thought I'd share a... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626950 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:25:00 +0100 4626950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622288&cid=t_111166_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F22%2Fhow-well-do-you-multitask-between-the-tv-and-the-computer%2F This study hints at the generational shift that is occurring and that researchers are starting to document in studies such as this. Younger adults are used to consuming media simultaneously, from multiple sources, and enjoy doing so. Older adults (that is to say, middle-aged adults and older) do less of this, and tend to enjoy it less. At least according to this single study. Last, the researchers conclude: The brevity of gaze durations on both computer and television content in this multitasking environment suggests a fracturing of attention with rapid attentional shifts and reorientation; both media seem to have limited ability to “hook” a participant into extended runs of attention. Television attention is especially composed of very quick gazes overall, supporting the contention th... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622288 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:25:45 +0100 4622288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622428&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fbrief-update-prayers.html Just to let you all know, tomorrow(Tuesday), is a big day.  I have a big IEP meeting for Alex.  I don't want it to be confrontational.  I really don't.  Just want what is right for Alex. The big thing that is happening tomorrow... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622428 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:21:00 +0100 4622428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615319&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fjust-for-fun.html With all that is going on, I have to remember the little fun we have from time to time.  So, thought I'd share a few pictures.Just for fun one night, Dad decided it was high time for homemade milkshakes.  He made mint oreo milkshakes.  Y... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615319 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:52:00 +0100 4615319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592583&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fmanic-monday_14.html Well, we survived Daylight Savings Time.  Never did make it to church on Sunday as we got up late.  never did get caught back up either.  Let's see, what craziness lies ahead this week.  Not too much really.  Well, there is som... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592583 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:13:00 +0100 4592583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4581028&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fsaturday-here.html It was mainly uneventful but I will have to brag about one thing!  Well, one kid.  Day started out cooking breakfast (Warren did) and then to the trash dump.   Finally got rid of the redneck mattresses on our front porch.  Noth... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4581028 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 03:50:00 +0100 4581028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575175&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Frandom-pictures.html I've had a few pictures hanging around the camera & thought it was just time to do a random picture post.  No real rhyme or reason behind the pictures.  Just they were there & thought I'd share them.  Not even sure what is all in... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575175 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:02:00 +0100 4575175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549858&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fcamp-cheerio.html It's that time of year again!  Time to get registered for Camp Cheerio!  Our family absolutely adores this place.  The first year we had received a scholarship to go.  After visiting, we were hooked for years to come.  LOL.&nbs... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549858 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 23:07:00 +0100 4549858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549862&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fcatch-up-post.html I am going to try to get back to blogging.  I need some sense of normalcy right now & this will help to fulfill that.  Our saga is NOT over.  Those that know what in the world is happening, know this is a process.  Trouble is, w... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549862 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:30:00 +0100 4549862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4525129&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Ftalk-walk-run-indiana Val BlakelyIt's that time of year again. Hear Indiana's Talk Walk Run is scheduled for April 30, 2011 to raise money for the families of Indiana who have been affected by hearing loss. Here's what they say."Join Hear Indiana as we kick off...February 26, 2011 (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4525129 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:59:12 +0100 4525129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4522229&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fsigns-of-spring.html Slowly, it is heating up here in NC.  We've had a few days in the 70's but staying mostly in the 50's & 60's.  Chilly.  Okay, I know some of you in the negative degree range are laughing at that statement but when you are used to man... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4522229 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:51:00 +0100 4522229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4501738&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fniks-drawings-and-quick-nik-update.html Today is Sunday.  Didn't get to church today as Nik has a fever.  I do hope he's not getting the flu.  Hoping it is a quick virus.  He's at 103.5 right now.  Just gave him Tylenol & keeping him hydrated.  If not down i... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4501738 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:01:00 +0100 4501738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489854&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fpliers-and-8-yo-boy-what-could-happen.html Do you have any clue what could happen?  Which child are we talking about?He just finished getting a bath.  What could he possibly be crying about?  Warren is talking to him & Nik is falling apart.  We just  asked him if he... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489854 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 03:21:00 +0100 4489854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489856&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fthoughtful-thursday_17.html It's been a very busy week.  So, I unfortunately haven't been paying as much attention as I should.  I will try my best to remember some things.  Here goes.Irina-- Irina has been very conscientious everyday about Warren having coffee rea... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489856 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:09:00 +0100 4489856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4470492&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fwhat-week.html It's Friday.  Thank goodness.  I honestly don't think I could have taken another day of this week.  It has not been the best week at Chaos Manor.  Mostly, the teens.  Okay, today I have the 4 "littles" coming over and trying to... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4470492 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 23:49:00 +0100 4470492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4470505&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fat-home-entertainment.html Sometimes, our kids entertain themselves at home, entertain each other or entertain us.  So, thought I'd share a few pictures of what forms of entertainment have been going on around here.Nik is listening to Warren read a story to him.  Nik l... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4470505 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:39:00 +0100 4470505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460099&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fso-what-have-you-been-up-to.html We've gotten that question a bit these last few days.  So, answering in pictures just because it's faster.  Trying to get some of the "sickies" better.  Bojan & Alyona had the flu.  Then Alyona had strep.  Nik did not test ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460099 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:16:00 +0100 4460099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4438968&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Fwhat-would-you-do-job-disrimination-episode ABC's popular TV show What Would You Do? teamed up with The National Technical Institute for the Deaf to create an episode where people are blatantly discriminated against in public due to their Deafness and see how people will react when... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4438968 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 11:33:55 +0100 4438968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4438972&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInMyLingoBlog%2F%7E3%2Fp_he8cAdzpI%2Fpost.aspx I was watching “What Would You Do?” today (Friday, Feb. 4) at 9 p.m. EST on ABC. This is a show known for putting people on the spot. The show places ordinary people in awkward situations to see how they would react. Hidden cameras and actors are used to capture people’s responses for the TV show. The episode that I watched featured a very common problem among the Deaf community exemplifying the type of discrimination the Deaf face in our society. In the show a Deaf female went into a coffee shop to apply for a job in the kitchen. The manager blatantly rejected her because she was Deaf.  (The manager and the Deaf applicant were hired by ABC news for this "test". The manager was told to deliberately reject the Deaf applicant in order to see the customers’ reacti... Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4438972 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 02:54:00 +0100 4438972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4436872&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fsound-of-my-son.html It is different having a deaf child.  It really is.  For us now, it is normal.  Nothing phases us.  In the beginning though, I have to be honest & say it was tough.  It was tough with no communication.  Tough not heari... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4436872 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:24:00 +0100 4436872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424365&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fniks-drawings-he-loves-me.html I know you are used to seeing some pretty horrific & graphic details of Nik's semi- Stephen King's little mind, but thought I'd share that every once in awhile, he'll surprise you.See what Nik wrote?  I love mom.  Then, he circled his nam... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424365 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:26:00 +0100 4424365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419319&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fmanic-monday_31.html Goodness, today was quite the day.  It's finally starting to settle down a bit at 8:30.  The "littles" were all  out of sorts today.  I needed "back up" to even get to the bank.  There was no way I was risking that grand advent... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419319 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:43:00 +0100 4419319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419320&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Fdrawing-contest-for-hearing-health-magazine Do you like this story?Do you have a little artist in the family? They could be featured an upcoming issue of Hearing Health Magazine from Deafness Research Foundation. Finalists will be selected from qualified entries and the final winner will be chosen after a public... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419320 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:14:21 +0100 4419320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4414624&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fbusy-busy-day.html Okay, so yesterday I called to check on everyone's eye appointments.  You know, those annual checkups.  Only to find out that 2 of my kids hadn't been in 2.5 years!  I was stunned & kept asking her to check the date sure that I could... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4414624 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:28:00 +0100 4414624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405934&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fthoughtful-thursday_27.html thought it was high time we did a Thoughtful Thursday post.  I do these to remind myself that I do have sweet kids.  It is very easy to forget that when you deal with the amount of FAS and RAD that we do on a daily basis.  Behavioral and... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405934 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:21:00 +0100 4405934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394646&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fmanic-monday_24.html Well, lots of posts today as lots going on at Chaos Manor.  We recovered from our long weekend.  Kids are off school today & I don't have the "littles."  Hence, why I can write so many posts.  thought I'd catch a few things up.&... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394646 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:15:00 +0100 4394646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394649&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fhave-laugh-darwin-awards.html  I'm not sure how many of you have heard of these but thought I'd share.  I copied & pasted them.  They crack me up each & every year.  I love the RV story.  I always have this fear of my photo being taken as one of tho... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394649 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:35:00 +0100 4394649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386395&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffortheloveofava.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fgoing-to-school.html An important step in a toddler's development is for them to spend time with their peers in a social setting. I feel it is especially important for a child with cochlear implants to do this, so they can pick up on social cues and subtle nuances in lang... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386395 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 02:01:00 +0100 4386395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4382903&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fcookie-power.html Ever notice cookies can stop fighting in an instant?  Cookies have such magical powers at times.  Like when you have a house full of kids and don't know what to do next b/c it's icy outside.  Or when some are working on a craft and other... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4382903 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:23:00 +0100 4382903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4377707&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fhorror-help-and-hanging-around.html One day I'll actually make a tongue twister up w/ some of these titles. Quick bits.  Irina is taken an exam today which counts for nothing.  Still don't get that one.  Max is cleaning his room.  Once done, we will take him to get hi... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4377707 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:34:00 +0100 4377707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4377708&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Ffree-online-seminars-about-children-with-hearing-loss Do you like this story?Cochlear Americas and Audiology Online offer a library full of free recorded and captioned seminars or courses on hearing loss. You can access anything from tips for hearing and speech therapy to technology information and everything in between.... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4377708 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:55:15 +0100 4377708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4372189&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Ftwo-with-flu.html That time of year.  Bojan and Alyona just tested positive for flu.  They were just given their first dose of Tamiflu.  That stuff is expensive!  First time we've ever gotten it.  Last year, only Alex got the flu.  Years be... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4372189 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:50:00 +0100 4372189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4352791&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fimitation-is-flattering-right.html Nik is a little creative from time to time.  This may be one of those times.Nik made this person out of kinex.  I know it may be hard to see in this picture but look closely.  This is Bojan.  How do we know?Notice the legs?  Qu... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4352791 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:57:00 +0100 4352791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331149&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fexplaining-bit-of-where-nik-is.html Okay, I've had a few people ask me why Nik is  8yo and in first grade.  I'm going to try to explain all this as best as I can.  So please bare w/ me.  We adopted Nik at 4yo(literally just turned 4 when we were there) from Russia.&nb... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331149 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:16:00 +0100 4331149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331116&cid=t_111166_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FtVPk1z9NXRg%2F Every Monday during the next 10 weeks we’ll discuss here what leading industry, science and policy experts –all of whom will speak at the upcoming 2011 SharpBrains Summit (March 30th — April 1st, 2011)– have to say about emerging opportunities and challenges to address, over the next 10 years, the growing brain-related societal demands. Without further ado, here you have what four Summit Speakers say… — Alvaro Pascual-Leone is the Direc­tor of the Berenson-Allen Cen­ter for Non-Invasive Brain Stim­u­la­tion at Har­vard Med­ical School. 1. How would you define “brain fitness” vs. “physical fitness”? Physical fitness can refer to an overall or general state of health and well-being. However, it is also often used more specifically to refer to the ability to perfor... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331116 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:57:18 +0100 4331116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331152&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fmanic-monday_10.html It was finally a relaxing weekend this past weekend.  Didn't go anywhere on Saturday.  Kids spent the night here Friday night and Saturday mostly the kids played with friends.  Was nice.   Sunday, we missed church.  Warren... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331152 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:35:00 +0100 4331152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331160&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fdeaf-and-reading.html I'm struggling with this and not knowing what to do.  We never thought we'd have a deaf son but we do.  We love him more than you can ever imagine & would NEVER want him to be any where else.  However, at times I feel he belongs at a... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331160 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 03:03:00 +0100 4331160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4326994&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fmedical-updates-on-kids.html Thankfully, it's been quiet on the medical front for a bit.  But, I figured I'd do a quick update.  With adoption, many dx's are life long and those new to adoption need to realize that.  One day I may actually give all dx's and explain ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4326994 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 22:05:00 +0100 4326994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4314161&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fpoo-patience-people.html My oh my is all I can say over the last few days here.  Chaotic is an understatement.  Shoot, just today I have a butcher knife in my hand screaming down the hall at Nik making sure he doesn't use the bathroom.  Why?  Because, as di... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4314161 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 04:30:00 +0100 4314161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4305018&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Fbecome-a-better-listener-with-online-games Do you like this story?It is not uncommon for children and adults with hearing loss to use listening exercises to strengthen their skills once they receive proper amplification or tools used to supplement hearing capabilities like hearing aids or cochlear implants for... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4305018 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:46:32 +0100 4305018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4305022&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fwe-may-have-issues.html Umm, I think we may have some issues.  Nik comes laughing to me & hands me this :This is Nik kicking me off a building.  I know the flash kind of ruined it but you get the idea.  I am landing in water w/ a shark waiting to eat me.&nb... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4305022 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 03:38:00 +0100 4305022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4302933&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthewaywehear.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fsound-booth-testing.html Lily and Alexander seem to be doing fantastic with their respective amplification. They both had sound booth testing last week. Lily responded to speech at 15dB and Alexander responded to speech at 30dB. A whisper is approximately 30dB so we are really... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4302933 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 01:12:00 +0100 4302933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294866&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Ffaces-of-winter.html Been a busy day & still is.  Nik had his audiology appt. & did very well.  We feel the trouble w/ his ear must of been a combo of things.  We think he must have had fluid in his ears or an infection at some point to cause the pai... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294866 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:37:00 +0100 4294866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294875&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fsnowstorm-2010-play-day-part-ii.html Can't explain how much fun we had sledding & throwing snowballs so will just have to show you in pictures. Alex & Nik going down on a sled ride.  We are very lucky that we have a yard that is a hill down to the house & the woods.&... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294875 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:25:00 +0100 4294875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294886&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMissKatsDeafJourney%2F%7E3%2FwPmFhn6vzfQ%2Fgood-bye-and-welcome-back.html As some of you may have noticed, I made my blog private for a few days. I have always promised myself that no matter how negative the criticism got, I would leave my blog public, because I believe that it is a source of support for other parents and an... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294886 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 03:26:00 +0100 4294886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294890&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fmerry-christmas-part-iii.html Thought I'd do a few more pictures of gift opening and then onto what we did yesterday.  Right now, we have 10" of snow outside & it's still snowing!  It's a rarity in NC for sure & we are loving every minute of it.  I just got f... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294890 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:53:00 +0100 4294890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285297&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Fnoisiest-toys-for-2010 Do you like this story?Not all children are born with their hearing loss, many acquire it later in life with a variety of contributing factors. Healthy Hearing states that while sudden hearing loss does happen, it's more common to suffer a cumulative loss. Over time... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4285297 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:55:21 +0100 4285297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275476&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fquestion-answered.html Hello all.  I've had a few write me privately asking if Nik's issues could be part of AB(Advanced Bionics) recall.  It could be.  Chances are slim I'm hoping.  We did receive the recall notice but it was AFTER he started having prob... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275476 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:55:00 +0100 4275476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275479&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Ffirst-noel-vomitting-sheep.html Well, forgot to post about last Sunday's church Nativity play.  It was that evening.  Bojan was a wiseman, Alex an innkeeper, Alyona a townspeople and Nik a sheep.  Give you a few pics. Bojan is the one in the middle.  He did r... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275479 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:28:00 +0100 4275479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275482&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fmanic-monday-its-in-air.html the feeling of Christmas.  In fact, it's everywhere at this house.  Last day of school for the kids is tomorrow.  They have already counted the days down till Christmas and not surprised they haven't worked out the hours yet.  Chris... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275482 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:53:00 +0100 4275482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272462&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Ffathering-children-with-hearing-loss Do you like this story?A recent article from Dr. Efrat Schorr called "Why Fathers are So Important for Kids with Hearing Loss" helps us take a look at the role fathers play in the emotional development as well as the language development for children with... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272462 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 13:13:02 +0100 4272462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266069&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fthoughtful-thursday.html It's been quite awhile since I've done a Thoughtful Thursday post.  For those who are new, I do this b/c as parents of 6 kids w/ FAS/FAE, some times it is hard to find that glimpse of sunshine each week.  But, we need to do that b/c our kids ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266069 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 04:07:00 +0100 4266069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266082&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fsanta-sipping-sheep.html This past weekend we had the church play rehearsal and the play itself.  So, Saturday morning we had to be up bright & early to be there at 8:30 am.  No, we didn't make it on time.  Don't ask what happened.  Never ends. &nb... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266082 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:55:00 +0100 4266082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259075&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthewaywehear.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Falexanders-first-sound-booth.html Alexander had his first hearing test in the sound booth at the end of November. The reliability of the test isn't great at such a young age, but we're pretty confident he responded to speech at 30dB. The audiologist explained that a normal hearing baby... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259075 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:18:00 +0100 4259075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259077&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fmanic-monday_13.html It's Monday already.  We have been rather busy today.  I'll share about this past weekend tomorrow.  Tonight, I need to finish up the early Christmas post w/ pictures from last weekend.  For now,  a quick thing on what's happen... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259077 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:55:00 +0100 4259077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259084&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Flivelaughlovefamily.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fiep-day.html This afternoon I'll be sitting in our IEP meeting with the public school system. I usually am a ball of anxiety about these things, but all is well in the land of Christian. He's performing way above age-level in all aspects of language and development... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259084 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:43:00 +0100 4259084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259087&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hearingfamilies.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fwhy-fathers-are-so-important-for-kids-with-hearing-loss%2F There is a lot of research that demonstrates how the mother’s role is crucial in the development of children with hearing loss. This should not come as a big surprise – mothers are unarguably very important in the lives of ALL children, with hearing loss and without hearing loss. There is also a significant amount [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259087 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:04:47 +0100 4259087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4253363&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebrightson.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fplease-vote-for-jtc.html Please take a moment to vote for John Tracy Clinic - they are currently in the running to win $250,000 to help provide their amazing services to families like ours.Click HERE or the button above.Your vote is appreciated!!You can vot everyday until Dece... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4253363 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 04:25:00 +0100 4253363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4249168&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fcouple-of-things.html Our addendum to the homestudy has been overnighted to USCIS.  They should have it today for sure.  Calling Monday to see how long  before approval.  Everything else is D-O-N-E for dossier submission.  Okay, Monday we'll go get ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4249168 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:59:00 +0100 4249168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245455&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fsanford-sons-meets-martha-stewartnot.html As I've said, this has been an unusually busy week for us.  Okay, so they're all busy.  In addition, I can barely type b/c my hands are red & raw for winter.  Stings to even take a shower.  Happens every winter.  Meantime, ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245455 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:06:00 +0100 4245455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4241886&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fsing-your-heart-out-kid.html Today is Tuesday.  Very busy day and night.  Irina had a world fair presentation and it went okay.  I say okay b/c she was supposed to bring a cake.  Well, that didn't happen.  Wasn't for lack of trying  but some days thin... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4241886 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:59:00 +0100 4241886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225500&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fmeadow-trip-w-pics-part-i.html Last weekend we took our annual outing to Meadow Lights.  Meadow is a small town here.  We go every year to see a light display, sit w/ Santa and get old fashioned candy all in one stop.  Thought I'd share our little trip in two parts.&n... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225500 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 03:42:00 +0100 4225500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225508&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FuF7YqG_mjR4%2Fmy-speech-therapist-was-jerk.html It would have been helpful if one of my second grade speech therapist had a better understanding of deaf and hard of hearing children and how their language develop. She would sometimes show disbelief when I did not understand an idiom or an express... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225508 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:32:00 +0100 4225508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225518&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Fthe-gift-of-hearing-foundations-online-shopping-event The Gift of Hearing Foundation launches its Holiday Online Shopping Event where shoppers can find beautiful and unique gifts right from your computer and help a great non-profit organization. You can find beautiful tutus for little girls at low... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225518 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:11:08 +0100 4225518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225519&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Fgive-deaf-children-a-voice-project-by-john-tracy-clinic The John Tracy Clinic in California is asking for your vote today, and everyday until December 31 in the Pepsi Refresh Project. You can log in with your email address after you've signed up, which takes less than a minute or simply... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225519 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:18:31 +0100 4225519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203223&cid=t_111166_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FrfLGus2764w%2F Musicians’ brains are often used as models of neuroplasticity. Indeed, numerous studies to date have shown that musical training can change the brain. Musicians have larger brain volume in areas that are important for playing an instrument: motor, auditory and visuo-spatial regions. A recent Nature Review Neuroscience article shows that music training can benefit the brain beyond music-related abilities. Specifically, musicians may have an advantage for processing speech in challenging listening environments compared with non-musicians This effect of music training suggests that, akin to physical exercise and its impact on body fitness, music is a resource that tones the brain for auditory fitness. Therefore, the role of music in shaping individual development deserves consideration. To ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203223 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:57:33 +0100 4203223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4206032&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fincredible-blessing.html Wow, I don't know how to start this post without getting too emotional.  I guess I should dive right in.  For those who don't know, we go to a little church called Ebenezer United Methodist Church of Raleigh.  It took us quite some time ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4206032 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:57:00 +0100 4206032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4200677&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fmanic-monday_23.html It has been a bit of a crazy day here.  Nothing totally crazy thank goodness.  I went to Bojan's Thanksgiving Feast at school which was nice.  Took the 2 "littles" with me.  They had no trouble eating, especially when we hit the des... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4200677 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:40:00 +0100 4200677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190382&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FxYXBufxJHEA%2Fhow-do-profoundly-deaf-people-learn.html I always get asked by others, "How do profoundly deaf children learn spoken language and learn how to read it?" I never have a clear answer for this. Those I know who have learned to read, had a strong language base and did not necessarily learn p... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190382 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 14:27:00 +0100 4190382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4187006&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Fscreen-all-deafness-genes-at-once Genetic testing for hearing loss is nothing new. For years clinicians have been able to screen single genes for one of the 54 known genetic mutations known to cause non-syndromic hearing loss, or hearing loss not associated with any other type of... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4187006 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:33:43 +0100 4187006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172237&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Fa-quiet-home-could-save-your-family-s-hearing Many parents with children who have hearing loss are all too familiar with the importance of keeping a quiet home so their child can hear well enough to utilize residual hearing in order to acquire spoken language, if they so choose this mode of... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172237 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:42:42 +0100 4172237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172246&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fpicture-puppet-paw.html We were able to get our family portrait done last weekend.  Not crowded & kids did great.  I took a picture of the picture.  This one is  a gift for a family member.  Most of us are smiling real smiles. Bad shot but yo... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172246 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:42:00 +0100 4172246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4168119&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Fmarathon-mom A few years ago when Jennifer Andress, an Alabama mom, found out her eleven month old baby needed a set of ear tubes only to be followed by news he had a hearing loss, she had no idea her hard times were just beginning. Soon after her first... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4168119 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:57:33 +0100 4168119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4168125&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hearingfamilies.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fno-spanish-is-not-the-same-as-greek-responses-to-readers%2F A reader wrote: “I do want to point out that there are many Spanish or other kind of family growing up in America and the Spanish/Mexican kids speak Spanish with their parents and family and have to go to school and use ENGLISH. Is that any different??” Yes, dear reader, I think it is.  As a [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4168125 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:42:43 +0100 4168125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4164632&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Funtenured.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fsub-par.html Substitute teachers. It's really the luck of the draw unless you have someone you can trust that you go to every time you're sick. I'm not sure what the qualifications are for subs in my school district, but after what happened on Friday, I don't think... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4164632 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:27:00 +0100 4164632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4163010&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Fthe-gift-of-hearing-foundation-holds-arts-crafts-fair The Gift of Hearing Foundation will hold its first fundraiser for the Rhode Island area Sunday, November 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Narragansett Community Center on Mumford Road in Narragansett, RI. The Gift of Hearing Foundation advises... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4163010 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 11:38:12 +0100 4163010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4155335&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fniks-activation.html For those new to cochlear implants (devices that help the deaf hear), you get surgery and then about a month later, you get the device turned on.  This is called activation day.  Nik was activated on November 1st.  Earlier than the month... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4155335 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:03:00 +0100 4155335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4152066&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fmri-results-mall-chance-meeting.html I know I promised a different post but I'm working on it.  Today was a little busy.  Warren took a vacation day.   Poor guy.  He never takes a real vacation day.  They are always used for the kids and their medical appoint... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4152066 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 04:22:00 +0100 4152066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4152075&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Fwin-a-medic-alert-bracelet Cochlear Implant Online is a very popular website and blog devoted to raising awareness and educating their readers about hearing loss, cochlear implants, spoken language and AVT (Auditory-Verbal Therapy). They helped create the blog aggregator... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4152075 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:19:37 +0100 4152075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4142913&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Fcast-your-vote-for-the-gap-casting-call Gap is holding its Casting Call contest and you can help one little hearing impaired child become the next Gap Kids model. Simply vote for Cormac Lawrence each day for the next seven days when the finalists will be announced. A fan favorite will... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4142913 Sat, 06 Nov 2010 18:26:53 +0100 4142913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139397&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Flawyers-lace-laziness.html Phew, what a day is all I can say.  Warren took the day off.  Had to.  I ended up having the day off as well which worked out beautifully for all we had to get accomplished today.  First up was an IEP meeting for Irina.  Warren... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139397 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 01:48:00 +0100 4139397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4134058&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Ffire-safety-for-hearing-impaired-children Fire safety is always a concern for parents of hearing impaired children. How will they know there is a fire if Mom or Dad can't get to them? If they can't hear an alarm, you need alternatives. There are plenty of alarms on the market for... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4134058 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:41:08 +0100 4134058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4134067&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Foutdoor-happenings.html After so much seriousness lately, I need some peppy things on here I think.  So, I thought why not get some outdoor pictures out.  Things my kids have been up to during this most gorgeous weather we've had.  My kids love being outdoors a... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4134067 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:02:00 +0100 4134067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4134073&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Freed-doughty-of-the-washington-redskins-joins-walk4hearing Reed Doughty, #37 of the Washington Redskins will participate in the Walk4Hearing scheduled for Sunday. Doughty plays Safety and is in his fifth season with the Redskin team and he happens to have hearing loss. He was featured in an article... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4134073 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:02:54 +0100 4134073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125168&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F10kidsin2010.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fthanks-more-detail-on-our-situation.html First off, I really wanted to say to all those on & off thanks for the encouragement.  Me of all people knows about delays in adoption processes.  However, when you know that approval "could" have happened & you "could" have traveled ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125168 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 22:37:00 +0100 4125168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125173&cid=t_111166_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Fquit-smoking-and-and-help-preserve-your-baby-s-hearing Coming up on November 18, The American Cancer Society celebrates its annual Great American Smokeout campaign. So what does smoking have to do with children's hearing loss? Ear infections, known as otitis media, are just one of many reasons why... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125173 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:16:00 +0100 4125173