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Language Deprivation. Something that has been prevalent in the deaf and hard of hearing community for way too long. Finally research is being done and published to bring awareness to it and hopefully STOP IT FROM HAPPENING! Language deprivation is 100% preventable and has only been able to continue with our deaf and hard of hearing children due to ignorance. Well, now the research is out, the excuse of ignorance can prevail no more. Know better.. Do better. I can’t wait to dig into this book. Have you read it? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Drop them below 👇🏼. #languagedeprivation #deafeducation #asl #iteachdhh #teacherofthedeaf #asha #hearingloss #deafkids #knowbetterdobetter

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As a Teacher of the deaf , I’m very conscious of the prevalence Language Deprivation in this population. I see it every single day. And you know what? It doesn't have to be that way. Language Deprivation should be the exception not the rule. ⁠
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The media is beginning to draw attention Deaf businesses, and Deaf celebrities, and Deaf families and I applaud this! The deaf students I work with need MORE role models, MORE adults like them that are killing it in life, rocking who they are and are proud.⁠
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What we don't see are the children and families that are struggling. The 5 year olds starting school with NO language, kids that don't know their own names or the names of their families members. Families that put ALL their faith in the medical community only to see their child NOT thrive with amplification or who were unable to afford hearing aids and could not find the resources to learn sign language. ⁠
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It’s important to me that families are able to make informed decisions on how to help their deaf and hard of hearing children to not only meet milestones ,but thrive, contribute and become leaders in their communities, after all, THEY are our future. ⁠
Do you work with children who have hearing loss? What are you doing to help a family today? ⁠
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#teacherofthedeaf, #deafeducation #asl, #tod, #iteachdhh #dhh, #spedteacher #teacher #teachersofinstagram #deafeducators, #earlyintervention, #languagedeprivation #classroom #americansignlanguage #hearingloss #vocabulary, #slp #tpt

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Happy Halloween! 🎃Just in case you are having a class party today, I wanted to share this beautiful, calming photo. Feel free to stare at it for however long you need to. Share it with a friend if you need to! ⁠
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Does your school allow students/teachers to dress up for Halloween? Did you have a class party today? Tell me about all your feelings about today... ⁠
No worries, this is a safe space. 😜⁠
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( photo taken by me! #idaho )⁠
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#fall, #halloween #teacherofthedeaf, #deafeducation, #tod, #iteachdhh #dhh, #spedteacher #teacher #teachersofinstagram #deafeducators, #earlyintervention, #classroom #americansignlanguage #hearingloss #slp #tpt

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I’ll be honest, as the weather gets cooler some days I would LOVE to just snuggle under the covers. Whenever I want to stay under my comfy, cozy comforter, I just think of the teacher who doesn't know to provide access for the hard of hearing student in her classroom, or the student who doesn't doesn't know how to ask her friends to please repeat what they said so she could hear or the parent that needs support at an IEP meeting and I almost spring out of my bed at that thought! What gets you out of bed in the morning?⁠
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#teacherofthedeaf, #deafeducation #asl, #tod, #iteachdhh #dhh, #spedteacher #teacher #teachersofinstagram #deafeducators, #earlyintervention, #languagedeprivation #classroom #americansignlanguage #hearingloss #slp #tpt

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How do you teach seasonal vocabulary to your students? We play BINGO! This is, for sure, the best holiday, vocabulary game. Do it whole group or set it up as a center. Students can run it themselves, a parent volunteer or a para-pro can run this center with ease! ⁠
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That being said, NEVER ASSUME that your students understand what's going on! Why are we dressing up. Why do we get to ask for candy today. Why do we say trick or treat? BE EXPLICIT and take the time to explain to your students what is happening. Allow them to ask questions and do your best to answer them.⁠
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Tell me your strategies to help your students understand the holidays. When we know better, we do better, so please share, share, share. I love to collaborate⁠
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#halloween, #fall #teacherofthedeaf, #deafeducation #asl, #tod, #iteachdhh #dhh, #spedteacher #teacher #teachersofinstagram #deafeducators, #earlyintervention, #sightwords, #classroom #americansignlanguage #hearingloss #vocabulary, #slp #tpt

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Before you start searching for someone or something to make you happy, solve your problems or ....... (insert anything at all) Know that YOU have to power to write the story of your life. ⁠
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Most of you know I’m a Teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students but many would be surprised to find out I used to be a hairstylist. That's right. My favorite days would be spent prepping a bride for her wedding day or helping a young man look amazing for an interview. ⁠
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Now, I can’t even imagine my days being spent doing anything but working with deaf kids, teachers, and helping families make informed decisions about how to provide the best communication access for their deaf and hard of hearing children. ⁠
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Whatever you are doing now, know that is is OKAY to pivot, change your mind and live a life where you truly LOVE what you do every day. ⁠
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I am passionate about education. What are you passionate about? ⁠
Have you made a big career change? I'd love to hear all about it. Drop a note below and share! ⁠
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#teacherofthedeaf, #deafeducation #asl, #tod, #iteachdhh #dhh, #spedteacher #teacher #teachersofinstagram #deafeducators, #earlyintervention, , #classroom #helenkeller #americansignlanguage #hearingloss #vocabulary, #slp #tpt

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With the weather cooling down, and after a busy week, I’m just so thrilled to have a day at home just cleaning, creating, relaxing and enjoying some time with this cozy cat. What are you doing this weekend? Have you made time for #selfcare this weekend? 🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🛀🏼🛋🛏

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