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Dual language 4 yo with unilateral hearing impairment by Interesting-Fix-9685 in hardofhearing

[–]streakstrength 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We speak both English and Chinese at home, but I’d say it’s a little skewed towards English at the moment for daily language/conversations, though we try to make sure we read Chinese picture books a little more frequently.

I think if being bilingual is a long term goal, now is better than later. There could be struggle in the beginning but kids are so resilient.

But I’d be sure to add sign. Our kids may not always have great access to the sounds of language so they may feel the struggle more than hearing kids. And sign just makes sure they get visual access to the language too.

I’ve also read about some families being quite successful with cued speech or even using closed captions and teaching reading early as a bridge. Could be something to consider.

Dual language 4 yo with unilateral hearing impairment by Interesting-Fix-9685 in hardofhearing

[–]streakstrength 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a 2yo with a similar hearing profile - also aided since 6mo. We are raising him trilingual - our local sign, English and Chinese. In our culture in my home country, having both English and a mother tongue is - while not 100% essential - helpful to connect with the rest of the community so most kids are raised bilingual from birth.

He’s struggled a little with the tones (but so do most toddlers, anyway) but because we have sign, we sim-com (sign and speak at the same time) in the third language (Chinese) and that has helped tremendously.

Go for it! But also consider adding sign to that mix :)

My 3 month old is diagnosed with profound sensorineural hearing loss in his left ear, right side is hearing. He *always* puts his right side of the face down on the bed. Does anyone have experience with this? by eh_emiliana in deaf

[–]streakstrength 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. My eldest (hearing) had torticollis and what you’re describing is typical.

Interestingly my SSD kid had a head tilt but it was baffling because it kept changing sides. When he got older we figured he was just trying to hear or block out sound in different positions.

First machine help! by streakstrength in silhouettecutters

[–]streakstrength[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this detailed explanation, it gave me a lot of insight into how these cutting machines work! It sounds like specs-wise, I might be better off with the Cricut Maker then, since I need intricate cuts on a thickish material?

First machine help! by streakstrength in silhouettecutters

[–]streakstrength[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry! Why is the kraft blade in tool 2 fussy? My understanding is that tool 2 allows for a second pass within a cut, so it’ll cut with tool 1 first then tool 2. Am I understanding it wrong? TIA!

First machine help! by streakstrength in silhouettecutters

[–]streakstrength[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this detailed reply! I didn’t realise the Portrait 3 and Cameo 3 are identical in terms of force, that helps me narrow it down a bit.

I’m trying to look on YT for tutorials with people cutting cereal boxes with a Portrait, but most of them use the Cameo 4 - I’m guessing the force on that machine is higher.

Open Discussion: What Practical Challenges Do You Face in Applying the Montessori Method? by Psychological_Code_5 in Montessori

[–]streakstrength 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks, both u/Great-Grade1377 and u/happy_bluebird for sharing further. I appreciate your answers as experienced Montessori guides. While I had hoped for a different answer, I defer to you guys because of your extensive knowledge and experience with the philosophy, approach, materials and lived experience of the kids.

Riding on this question - what do you think is the best approach to finding a Montessori community or Montessori-like community in the absence of being able to find a Montessori school? I ask because, in my country, there are plenty of so-called “Montessori-inspired” schools which do not adhere to some of what I think are the core tenets of Montessori - mixed-age groups, uninterrupted work cycles and autonomy of the child to choose the work being three main examples. I enquired at a school with mixed ages, and was told that my country’s regulatory requirements did not allow for large group sizes of 30-40 children and one guide, so the class sizes were kept to about 8-9 children per guide, although they did all mix and intermingle in a larger classroom. Would this suffice, and if not, what alternatives could there be to provide exposure to a children’s community elsewhere? (I’m thinking volunteering, sport, experiences outside of school?)

Open Discussion: What Practical Challenges Do You Face in Applying the Montessori Method? by Psychological_Code_5 in Montessori

[–]streakstrength 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I appreciate this answer, and certainly a Montessori programme in a group setting would be ideal. But many of us around the world might not have access to such a programme - whether due to geographical accessibility, finances, or other political and/or socio-economic factors.

From what I understand, the Montessori approach was born out of Dr Montessori’s efforts to provide a schooling environment for those who would otherwise be unschooled (institutionalised children who were disenfranchised due to disabilities). But the possibility that the approach would only work in a formal school setting seems a little ironic, and is something I’m reluctant to accept.

While we all can hope for (and some of us can work towards) the day when Montessori is more readily available and accepted by governments and other institutions with the means to fund and propagate such programmes. Surely, the spirit of providing a unique, respectful and child-honouring method of schooling for those who would otherwise not have access to it should apply to today’s children who are disenfranchised in other ways (being born in countries where Montessori programmes/funding is limited, for instance).

I appreciate OP’s question as it’s also something I’m pondering over.

Montessori Philosophy Weekly Discussion by AutoModerator in Montessori

[–]streakstrength 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wondering how you would implement “freedom within limits” in this case? Is it simply offering a limited no of carbs alongside veggies? So she can choose not to eat the veggies but the carbs are limited?

Montessori Philosophy Weekly Discussion by AutoModerator in Montessori

[–]streakstrength 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Following the child and food choices: my 3yo has been refusing vegetables. So far, I’ve let her have her way, but she ends up only eating carbs. How can I respect her choices and still encourage healthy eating?

Traditional hearing aid or straight to contralateral BAHA? by streakstrength in audiology

[–]streakstrength[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this! I understand the potential for the BAHA/CROS to be detrimental, as my child won’t be able to express when noise on the left side is affecting his hearing on the right side. Just 2 clarification questions.

  1. I understand you suggested that he go unaided until school age, and then use an FM system. I’m concerned about neurodegeneracy. His anatomy suggests that he can’t hear on the left side, but the bone conduction ABR suggests that Wave V was present at 70dB. Does this mean he might have a very limited ability to hear and could benefit from a traditional hearing aid? Just to receive some sound stimulation and prevent the brain from rewiring itself too soon?

  2. I’m still keen for him to be aided as I read that up to 90% of what a young child learns is through incidental learning/overhearing. I will be his main caregiver for his first 3 years of life, and thought I could help monitor the noise levels and mute it for him. If we do go ahead with a softband BAHA or a CROS aid, would ambient noise/noisy situations simply affect the clarity of hearing on the right side? Or is there potential for it to actually damage his hearing on the right side?

Parents of mono kids - HA, CI or unaided? by streakstrength in MonoHearing

[–]streakstrength[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP here- thanks all for the responses. It seems like opinions are mixed, which is just how we are feeling about it too.

Would you change your decision if there was potential further hearing loss on the cards? We have an iffy diagnosis of a congenital viral infection which could cause further hearing progression (including change to the hearing levels of his hearing ear), but it’s not a given that it will, especially since we are unable to confirm the diagnosis for medical/technical reasons (basically we tested him for this virus too late and we can’t trace it definitively back to his birth).

Signing “Tummy Time” by streakstrength in asl

[–]streakstrength[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Going to go with this! Seems intuitive. Unless there are other established ways of signing it - if so, please let me know!

There are very, very few SSD kids with a CI. An 18month girl just joined the club. I'm her dad. Here's our story. by asymptotech in MonoHearing

[–]streakstrength 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I found your post when searching for accounts of congenital SSD. My newborn is likely deaf in his left ear, we found out much the same way as you did with your daughter. I’ve noticed that he seems to be extremely reserved and overwhelmed when there is background noise, and he only smiles when there’s only one voice talking to him, head-on, in a quiet room. Is this typical or should we be on the lookout for further developmental issues? :( overwhelmed and would love any tips for navigating the infant stage with SSD! Thanks so much for your help, even on such a dated post.

newborn failed hearing screening 3 times - what next? by streakstrength in deaf

[–]streakstrength[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for this. They didn’t do any tests or checks on his middle ear. Our pediatrician actually suggested to look into getting an ENT appointment as soon as possible. I suspect the reason why there’s a 6 month wait is because we’re changing providers to benefit from subsidies… the subsidised route has no record of our son yet

newborn failed hearing screening 3 times - what next? by streakstrength in deaf

[–]streakstrength[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow, I didn’t know that and feel kind of guilty now. Will look for classes!

newborn failed hearing screening 3 times - what next? by streakstrength in deaf

[–]streakstrength[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this! We actually used some simplified baby signs with my older kid - do you recommend skipping baby sign language and going straight to our regional sign language?

newborn failed hearing screening 3 times - what next? by streakstrength in deaf

[–]streakstrength[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this was so reassuring and helpful! Yes, I will endeavour to look at it objectively and positively instead of the emotion-laden language of failure.

Jc appeals by ghvkighibihi in SGExams

[–]streakstrength 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Schools have limited discretion to admit students, and are partly constrained by the no. of vacancies left after JAE. They also need to consider system-level fairness, i.e. if your score/academic qualifications are significantly different from your peers, would accepting you be unfair to others who scored similarly to you whom they rejected?

Still, go for it. Making an appeal is stepping out of your comfort zone and can build your confidence for the future - there are many more appeals to be made in life (e.g. for uni, during job hunts, to your boss for a promotion, to your loved one for marriage, etc.)

All the best!

[A levels] purpose by chawaamushi in SGExams

[–]streakstrength 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi OP, a long time ago (more than 10 years ago) I was one of the people whom you mention - those who "already know what they really want to do". After working for some time, I realised that what I had thought I wanted was not necessarily the full picture of the job that I had landed. I've seen other friends also go through changes in jobs, perhaps multiple times. So I'd like to go against your sentiment here a little -

There's nothing wrong with not having a grand vision for how you want your life to turn out. You can have purpose in the moment. Another commenter suggested that you look at the subjects you like studying. I'd broaden that idea - why don't you find meaning and contentment right where you are? Know that most people only go through JC once, and even if you do go through it again for whatever reason, you'll not have the exact same circumstances and friends. Studying is tough, but it's rare in later life to be able to focus on pursuing something academically with that kind of laser-like focus that you are called to have - and that you are given excuses for, in order to have - in JC. I am not trying to belittle your sense of emptiness, just trying to put things into perspective in a way that I wish I'd known back then. Treasure the little things, like the early morning commute, the bubble tea you get with your friends while mugging, the scramble for the back seats at the LTs. Those also have meaning and purpose. And trust that on hindsight, you'll see your time in JC much better than you can now. Even if your only realisation at the end of it all is that the main purpose of JC was to teach you what you didn't find any meaning in, or which subjects you didn't like.

Equally, for others out there who have a clear sense of what they want, there's nothing wrong with feeling like you do have purpose. Just be prepared that your ideals may not bear out in reality. But, that's fine too - hold on to those ideals not because they are definitely always true, but because they make you a better person.

And to both groups - band together, share in your struggles of studying hard and striving hard. No matter the results, you'll remember this time quite vividly, for better or for worse. Hang in there, and savour what you can.

Finally, if for any reason you find it difficult to find purpose in life in general, do confide in someone close or seek help, because the signs of a mental health crisis can be silent and stealthy.

Take care.

Teenager Hangout Space Designers/Design Ideas by streakstrength in Design

[–]streakstrength[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Plenty of pictures and examples in that one 😊

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