Young people affected by hearing loss might worry about their ability to pursue a passion in life, but with the right support and technology, anything is possible. Does your child suffer from hearing loss? Sometimes hearing loss is congenital, due to unknown genetic factors. Sometimes it is acquired, caused by an infection or illness, such as meningitis, mumps, or Otitis Media. This last cause is particularly common in children. It occurs due to a buildup of fluid in the eardrum following an infection. Otitis Media … [Read more...] about Ways to Support a Hearing Impaired Child in the Classroom
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Signs Your Child Is Suffering Hearing Loss
We rely on hearing all day. It warns us of danger, enables us to communicate effectively and easily with others, and it allows us to learn new things based on the stimuli around us. This is even more pronounced in children when they are developing core social and cognitive skills. Hearing loss and other forms of hearing impairment can be a major setback to young children, and it can be very difficult to diagnose; after all, your son or daughter has little or no experience of perfect hearing, and they may not have the means to be able to … [Read more...] about Signs Your Child Is Suffering Hearing Loss
Adderall: The Harmful Workplace Drug Employees Are Turning To
Adderall might have been a medication that was known to help people who had disorders with their focus and concentration, but today, the drug is known for far more than just its medical uses. The use of Adderall to be able to cope with normal life has become more prominent than ever, leading to a crisis that is hard to prevent. The use of Adderall to improve efficiency and focus is something that came to popularity after reports of athletes taking this to improve their productivity came forward. Soon after people across the world were now … [Read more...] about Adderall: The Harmful Workplace Drug Employees Are Turning To
How to Get What Your Family Needs
Families are complex things and some people have more complex needs that others. From disabilities to mental health issues, learning difficulties to medical conditions, getting the support you need is vital to keeping the family happy and healthy together. However, sometimes it can feel like an uphill struggle to get exactly what you need and you need help to find a balance. Here are 3 ways that you can find a way to get what your family needs and be as prepared as you can be for family emergencies. Talk to Professionals There are lots of … [Read more...] about How to Get What Your Family Needs
A Peek Into the Life of Parenting a Teen with Bipolar Disorder
I haven't had a chance to sit down and write a really honest, behind-the-scenes post in a while. I've kept quiet about things that were going on here at home but to be perfectly honest, I'm stressed as hell and I can't seem to get off this merry-go-round that has become my life. On February 6th, 5 days before my 50th birthday, my 17-year-old son, JW, was arrested for petty larceny, unlawful entry, and larceny of a firearm. Three days before that, he had a meltdown when we wouldn't allow him out after curfew and he added a few new holes to his … [Read more...] about A Peek Into the Life of Parenting a Teen with Bipolar Disorder
