Chances are, if you are reading this, you serve students who have combined vision and hearing loss and you’re searching for answers. Many times, those questions include: There is an old saying that if you’ve met one student with deaf-blindness then you’ve met one student with deaf-blindness. Each student is unique and requires very individualized … Read more
Routines. We need them. We want them. We don’t realize how much we need them until they are not there. Just think how you feel after a few days of being stuck in the house with no routine. More than likely, you are ready to get back on track with your regular schedule. If you … Read more
Looking for fun summer ideas for your learner with DeafBlindness? Check out the video below with great ideas for enjoying the season!
“Busy board by Linearahandmade.etsy.com” by LinearaHandMade is marked with CC BY 2.0. Many people in the field of DeafBlindness have heard the term “active learning”. They may also have heard of some of the materials developed and used by Lilli Nielson such as a “little room” or a resonance board. As a teacher in Early … Read more
The time has almost arrived! Summer is closing out and the school year is about to begin. A new school year means new students and new challenges in how to meet the needs of each student. As you get to know them, it is vitally important to read the complete IEP, including goals/objectives and progress … Read more
Being included in social situations is vitally important to increasing social and communication skills for learners with DeafBlindness. It’s important to differentiate between being present and being involved in social situations and to recognize the level of involvement. Do they have a role that is valued within the social setting? Do other members value them … Read more
Confidence…we all need it to feel successful in life. When we feel comfortable with a task, we are more likely to initiate the completion of the task and feel that we know what we are doing. When learning a new task or routine, we observe and practice carrying out the steps. Many learners with DeafBlindness … Read more
Collaboration. It simply means we are better together. So many things are more effective and successful when they are done with individuals who work together, share ideas, and get the job done. Together Everyone Achieves More, it’s the TEAM approach. When school/home environments create a team to support learners with DeafBlindness, the learner can accomplish … Read more
Being included in social situations is vitally important to increasing social and communication skills for learners with DeafBlindness. It’s important to differentiate between being present and being involved in social situations and to recognize the level of involvement. Do they have a role that is valued within the social setting? Do other members value them … Read more
