Posted on February 24, 2009 by debcny
Apparently, ASL (American Sign Language) is a very popular choice for kids to take at my son’s public school as their “Foreign Language”. So popular, that they do not guarantee any child can take it.
My son, AC , is in 6th grade now and mainstreamed. His school recently sent home a standard form for kids/parents to state preferences [...]
Filed under: 504 Plan, ASL, child hearing loss, educational needs, middle school | Tagged: ASL, mild hearing loss, Moderate Hearing Loss | 7 Comments »
Posted on November 25, 2008 by debcny
The big brain on my son, that is… (my side ).
I hope this doesn’t come off the wrong way… but, I am pretty psyched and wanted to share. We just got AC’s first report card from middle school today. He got strait A+’s!! . =) We’re so proud of him!!
I thought he was [...]
Filed under: 504 Plan, FM, educational needs, hearing aids, middle school, placement | Tagged: 504 Plan, child hearing loss, FM system, Hard of Hearing, hearing loss, mainstreaming, mild hearing loss, Moderate Hearing Loss, placement | 6 Comments »
Posted on October 29, 2008 by debcny
My son’s bus came whizzing up our street, and instead of slowing and stopping at the corner, he just barely slowed down and turned. I stood watching from my driveway, wondering – “what the ?? Where is my son?”.
So, I thought, “ok. no need to panic. He’s probably fine. Maybe, he missed the bus… maybe [...]
Filed under: middle school, self advocacy | Tagged: Hard of Hearing, hearing loss, self advocacy | 5 Comments »