According to lostandsound.org/film, “1 in 7 of us will experience some kind of deafness in our lifetime. So what would happen to the music you love, if your hearing was lost?” I just saw this documentary by Lindsey Dryden, shown … Continue reading
It’s the most wonderful time of your life. Really. NOT easy. NOT always pretty. Sometimes terrifying. But definitely wonderful. Yes, I’m talking about Parenthood. Yes, it’s a LOOOONG time in your life, and I know it can’t all be good … Continue reading
This past month I have had the opportunity to truly count my blessings. And there are so many to count. I have a job. I have a home with a roof still over my head. I have a wonderful husband … Continue reading
There is controversy in the Deaf community and in the hearing community over the need for, benefits of, and challenges surrounding cochlear implants. I think the actual controversy is unnecessary—what we need instead is education, understanding, and support of personal … Continue reading
I know it’s not Christmas time yet, but there are signs for all seasons. This video clip of mine on YouTube will help you learn a few signs for the fall. Subscribe to our channel, babyfingersASL! http://www.youtube.com/user/babyfingersASL?feature=mhee#p/a/u/0/j9BJX8X-SCw On our Sign … Continue reading
<—— Birthday” from Hands4Learning October 7th is my birthday. This year I’m 29……. Again! The younger we are, the older we want to be. The older we are, the younger we wish we could stay. After I graduated from college, … Continue reading
What is autism? Autism is “a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD),” including Asperger Syndrom, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and PDD-NOS (not otherwise specified). These are often … Continue reading
As a music therapist and special educator, I’ve worked in depth with many children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In addition to social development, language acquisition is often delayed. Music tends to be a comforting and successful … Continue reading