News & Tips
AudiTunes
Did you know that music, even non-verbal music, is important for hearing? It’s true! According to Dr. Nina Kraus, a professor at Northwestern School of Communication, musicians are better listeners than non-musicians in how they process sound—for example, how to...
Spring Into Language
Indy Kids Directory is a resource guide for parents living in and around the Indianapolis area. Each month, SJI-Indy partners with Indy Kids Directory to put a spotlight on the great work our students and staff do every day. Our educators often share great tips for...
Humor – Essential for All Human Communication? by Barb Meyers, MA, CED
The air is crisp, the trees are changing colors, and Halloween is just around the corner! Trick or Treating brings back pleasant childhood memories of dressing up in a homemade costume, grabbing my favorite pillowcase and walking for blocks and blocks with my older...
In Honor of Dear, Old Dad…
Today, we'd like to give much respect to dads who…. *saw their new babies and thought “how perfect! Then someone said "failed hearing screen". Wait…..what? *heard the words “profoundly hearing impaired” and looked blankly at your partner. And then had to find your way...
BAHA Aids and Their Benefits
Look at this cutie in our Audiology clinic! While we cooed and smiled, our Audiologist Dr Liz AuD, CCC-A explained about the benefits of his listening device. “BAHAs (bone anchored hearing aids) are devices for children and adults with a conductive or mixed...
New Study Examines the Benefits of Individual Programming for Implants
One of our former students is participating in this trial, based on her implant's performance. It's an interesting concept and we're looking forward to the results! http://news.vumc.org/2019/02/21/study-takes-personal-approach-to-cochlear-implant-programming/
The Educator Sez…..How Bubbles are the Best Speech Tool Ever
It's time for...the Educator sez! This post addresses parent questions or helps clarify concepts. Today's post comes from SJI's Speech Therapist, Ms Anna CCC-SLP. She wants you to know about the awesomeness of bubbles as a tool for...well...everything! "Bubbles might...
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...
Lessons from the Old Lady
Indy Kids Directory is a resource guide for parents living in and around the Indianapolis area. Each month, SJI-Indy partners with Indy Kids Directory to put a spotlight on the great work our students and staff do every day. Our educators often share great tips for...
“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...