Re: Saying what? - moderate loss

[Guest guest]

Hi Sara,

was diagnosed at 2 1/2 and aided four months later. Because of

the delay in diagnosis, she had a large language delay. She seemed to

understand some simple concepts...but there was always something we'd find out

that was still missing. Following directions are only recently getting better.

Simple things like " the book next to the doll " would leave her confused as if I

spoke to her in french. We started seeing improvement in some areas last year

in kindergarten. At that time she had been aided for almost three years.

Things are getting better but there are still many things that I think she

should " know " and doesn't. So when I run into those things, I have to remember

to take the time and explain things. The only problem with this for is

that most of the time she could care less why I'm explaining it to her.

For us it helps when she is really not understanding something to make her

visually attend to me. That means that I get to use what little sign language I

know to make a point. That was easier in the past few years. My signing skills

are somewhat limited and things that we are talking about now, I just don't know

the sign for.

As for saying what?......well she rarely does. I don't think she

realizes that she is missing something or not understanding it fully. And if

she does, I don't think she cares. She's a very happy go lucky child.

Does that help? . Without writing a small novel I'm hoping that it does.

If you have any direct questions I'd be happy to try and answer them.

Debbie, mom to , 6, moderate SNHL and , 3, hearing

saraandchadd wrote:

HOw much do your children seem to not be able to understand what you are

saying? My DD still seems like she just doesn't get it sometimes and I suspect

its from her loss. They recently increased her aids but

to me it doesn't seem like enough. But I hate to bring her back becaue I don't

know if my expectations are too great or not.

Some men see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were

and ask why not. G.B Shaw

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[Guest guest]

When my son does that, I say to him, " what DID I say?? " We kind of

make a game out of it now. And many times, I'll ask him to repeat

what I've said.....especially if it's directions.....so I know he

heard me.

Selective hearing is a killer! I say that was hereditary...from my

hubby! LOL

mom to , almost 7!! Progressive loss age 3. CI in 04 left in 05

, almost 5, hearing and wanting implants LOL

, 16 months!! Hearing and our princess