Re: finally!! the school is doing something !

November 16, 2004

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Glad to hear you are making progress. I don't want to start a conflict

about signing but ...

If I understand right, he hasn't even been aided. I would really push for

amplification (aids, sound fields, ...) to make the most of his current

hearing. If it is progressive and eventually aids are not beneficial a

cochlear implant is a valid option. I see kids at Moog in St. Louis making

great progress using implants. Would you think about visiting the oral

schools in the St. Louis area? I can help you set up a tour.

This seems to support his current oral skills (again, I may not be

remembering your story correctly).

Yes, you all could learn to sign now but realistically there is only so much

time in a day. We chose to develop 's oral skills while she still had

a chance. She is interested in signing and we are learning some (she says

the words as she signs).

I am glad the advocate is helping with the school district. Be careful

about taking medical advice from advocates. The technology available to

kids with hearing loss has changed dramatically over the past 10 years.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. The lack of

services in rural areas frustrates me. IDEA doesn't say this is the law

unless you live in ______.

Mom to 12, 7 (n24 4/00) and 4

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And by the way she (the co-op advocate says that he needs hearing aids with

50db loss like he has and if it is progressive as they say why not take

advantage of what he has now?Also she said they have to provide signlanguage

classes for him and us .She said why not

teach him while he can hear ?

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