“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...
BLOG POST – Executive Function and Children With Hearing Loss by Teri Ouellette, MA Ed, LSLS Cert AVEd

BLOG POST – Executive Function and Children With Hearing Loss by Teri Ouellette, MA Ed, LSLS Cert AVEd

Executive Functions are the set of mental skills that help you get things done like take notes in class, manage time, or knock out a to-do list (click here for a more detailed explanation).  Children with Hearing Loss Research has shown that students with hearing...
BLOG POST – St Louis Review publishes article about SJI

BLOG POST – St Louis Review publishes article about SJI

We’re so proud to be featured on the cover of the St Louis Review as a Catholic agency making a difference in the community, the nation and the world.  Click here to read the full article on their...
My Kid Has Head Lice!  What Next?

My Kid Has Head Lice! What Next?

Yup – it’s cold outside but warm and cozy inside your child’s hat……that they traded with their BFF. What happens if your kid comes home with that dreaded orange paper indicating an outbreak? Our audiologist, Dr Liz Au.D, CCC-A has some...
Revealing Gifts

Revealing Gifts

Today is Epiphany, the Christian end point of the holiday season.  Originally celebrated as the 12th day of Christmas,  this is the day the Three Wise Men finally appeared before the new King Jesus and revealed their gifts for him.  The word “Epiphany,” found in...
Happy 5th Birthday, iHear!

Happy 5th Birthday, iHear!

On this day in 2011, St Joseph Institute officially began the iHear program with the intent to reach every child, everywhere.  This was not a pipe dream but a belief by our Board and staff as an extension of the mission.  “Reaching children, providing hope where...