tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906621410106004328.post3353197814308935640..comments2024-03-08T21:22:09.518-08:00Comments on Starring Scarlett: DecisionsBrandi Weckshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02163888241085994421noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906621410106004328.post-45300918026217064252011-11-23T23:15:15.741-08:002011-11-23T23:15:15.741-08:00You do have so many decisions to make. Try to take...You do have so many decisions to make. Try to take comfort in the fact that you will make a great decision (regardless of what you decide upon) because your basing your decision on what you think is best for Scarlett.<br /><br />I wonder, if you were to go the ASL route, if she would be able to successfully pick up spoken English and ASL (even if they are not done simultaneously) in a manner similar to how children with bilingual parents can acquire both languages with little/no confusion. Just something to think about...BalletAndWaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616227993373844287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906621410106004328.post-84082609776772585592011-11-20T20:45:13.954-08:002011-11-20T20:45:13.954-08:00Sort of local SpEd teacher here. I don't know...Sort of local SpEd teacher here. I don't know the specifics of any of these programs or Scarlett's case personally, but my gut feeling would be to go with the ASL program. It will be a lot easier for your to supplement the oral language component and likely receive additional support from other sources (Regional Center, school district, even Park and Rec classes) in the oral English portion of it than it will be to find another strong ASL program. Plus, think of all the extra time, money and hassle saved by not having to travel so far. That is time she could be spending exposed to and participating in language rather than sitting in her car seat. There is enough time that is unavoidable for being in the car. Just my 2 cents. Whatever you choose, good luck!zagirl2khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08023000950522832244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906621410106004328.post-24220789587938824662011-11-20T11:54:39.566-08:002011-11-20T11:54:39.566-08:00I like the program just described kirstin, it soun...I like the program just described kirstin, it sounds like a total communication option. I work in special education and our program ( located in the philadelphia area, so no where near you!) uses a total communication approach for our hearing impaired students. It is ASL, spoken language, lip reading, and learning to follow social cues and hand gestures. They rely heavily on hearing and speech therapists for their 3 to 5 age group. There is also a possibility that you could look for a speech group not focused on hearing impairments and then work with her at home on ASL.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520036843631361886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906621410106004328.post-67903538206593046932011-11-20T00:20:45.065-08:002011-11-20T00:20:45.065-08:00Brandi -
My name is Kirstin, and we met at the bl...Brandi -<br /><br />My name is Kirstin, and we met at the blood drive (I won the raffle for the scarf and gloves!). I work in special education, and have another option to consider. <br /><br />There is a center called Abilities United: it is located in Palo Alto, and they have an AMAZING infant class - I know, I used to work there! I also taught at the special ed/regular ed inclusion preschool also on site. <br /><br />Definitely worth giving them a call and trying out the program. I strongly urge you to at least look at their website! Because the program is not specified for any particular developmental disability, but rather, adapted to fit a wide variety of needs, Scarlett can receive both hearing loss related instruction side by side with typical spoken language instruction, too.<br /><br />Take a peek at their website abilities united.org. There are many many AMAZING people there, and I can't speak enough about how wonderful this place is.<br /><br />Feel free to contact me with any specific questions, Id be more than happy to help!<br />kirstinstenberg@me.com<br /><br />Best of luck, my dear!Kirstin Stenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02417270589618380474noreply@blogger.com