National Family Literacy Day Nov 1st

National Family Literacy Day Nov 1st

Reading with a child is a wonderful experience –  everyone is all cuddled up and sharing the pictures, the words, and the story.  Lead Early Interventionist Michelle Graham, MA, LSL Cert AVeD, has some affirming words about this activity. “Reading with...
“Fund the Clinic!” Bourbon Tasting 10-17-18 @7pm

“Fund the Clinic!” Bourbon Tasting 10-17-18 @7pm

SJI’s Young Friends Society is pleased to announce SJI’s annual Bourbon fundraiser on Wednesday 10/17/18 from 7-9pm.  Hosted again at Naked Vine,  Bryan and his crew will offer four pours (and a little education) of bourbon, scotch, Irish whiskey and rye....
SJI Preschool becomes DESE approved!

SJI Preschool becomes DESE approved!

We are very pleased to announce SJI’s Preschool program is now Missouri Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) approved!  Being approved as a private agency translates to children who are deaf or HOH (hard of hearing) can now qualify for our program...
The Professional sez……How to Expand Your Child’s Language

The Professional sez……How to Expand Your Child’s Language

It’s time for “The Professional Sez….”!  This occasional post is designed to help parents, caregivers, other educators and relatives understand how to help a child with hearing loss/language delays. Today’s post comes from Holly Frigerio,...
“Greetings from Saudi Arabia, Barb!”

“Greetings from Saudi Arabia, Barb!”

iHear therapist, Barb, received a marvelous email over the break – her former student Zahra who is back in Saudi Arabia with family.  “Zahra was served in the iHear program while her parents attended Purdue University.  Through Indiana Firsteps, they found...