The Educator Sez…on Self-Advocacy in Young Children

The Educator Sez…on Self-Advocacy in Young Children

It’s time for…..the Educator sez! This occasional post answers frequently asked parent/professional questions or areas Educators know are important. Today’s post comes from Holly Frigerio, MA, SJI classroom teacher and she’s focusing on self-advocacy in young...
“What’s Next?” Parents of Children Who Are Deaf Look Forward.

“What’s Next?” Parents of Children Who Are Deaf Look Forward.

It’s time for Ask the Educator! This occasional post answers questions our parents/caregivers have about raising a child who has hearing loss. Today’s post comes from long-time educator Michelle Graham, MS, CED, LSLS, Cert-AVEd. She’ll admit she’s heard a lot of...
In Honor of Moms Everywhere….

In Honor of Moms Everywhere….

Let’s hear it for the mamas! *The mamas who were handed their hours-old baby with the news they had failed their newborn screening…and wondered what would happen next.*The mamas who sat at the Audiologist and struggled to understand what “bilateral hearing loss”...
Older Children and Study Skills…an SLP’s perspective.

Older Children and Study Skills…an SLP’s perspective.

Did you know St Joe’s works with older kids on specific tasks? “I love working with teens,” says Jeanne F, MSDE, MS, SLP-CCC, CED, LSLS Cert AVEd, speech therapist for 15 years. “I love my babies but older students have schedules, essays, timetables of their own. I...
The Educator Sez…. an Occasional Post for Parents.

The Educator Sez…. an Occasional Post for Parents.

It’s time for…The Educator sez! This occasional post addresses questions parents commonly have or areas our staff can clarify to help young children with deafness learn language. Today’s post is from our Director, Cheryl Broekelmann, MA,LSLSCert.AVED, and she focuses...
100 Holes for Hearing 5/6/19

100 Holes for Hearing 5/6/19

Freezing rain, blazing St Louis sun or an odd frost doesn’t stop these guys from raising funds for children with hearing loss.  Your gift is 100% tax deductible and helps children find their voice.  Support your favorite golfer below!! Need to pay up?  Fill out...