Complete curriculum guidance, fillable sheets, activities and scenarios for instruction in understanding hearing loss (in themselves and other role models), assistive devices, and social awareness si ... tuations. Also includes a a pre and post assessment skills tracker that can be used to determine strengths and needs, track skill acquisition, and create goals and objectives. Includes items 0527-0531, 0535, 0539, 0479, 0477

This product contains 20 realistic scenarios to review and discuss with your middle school or high school students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing. These scenarios focus on self-advocacy challenges that ... are related to academics, socialization, equipment issues, and accommodations.You can use this as digital or printed resource!Please leave a review and let me know what you think! I hope that this is helpful to you!

NOTE: Powerpoint Presentation for viewing on PCA collection of comic strips revealing troublesome situations for teens with hearing loss. Includes commentary on how each humorous situation might be re ... resolved.20 more situations and scenarios that mix humor with compassion in negotiating social communication.More antics and advocacy for teens and tweens with hearing loss.

18 Mini-Lessons target BLUFFING and foster self-advocacy and personal responsibility for kids that are deaf and hard of hearing. This resource is based on the NEVER HAVE I EVER game which is fun and m ... and motivating for elementary and middle school-aged kids.Bluffing is pretending to hear or acting in a way that shows you understand what is being said when you are not following the conversation. Bluffing, faking, and pretending are common habits of most people with hearing loss.INCLUDED:Tips from Pro-Bluffer, Dr. Michelle Hu, a pediatric audiologist and bilateral cochlear implant recipient. Michelle knows what it is like to bluff and shares words of wisdom based on her life experiences. Follow Michelle on Instagram as she shares her hearing loss journey.18 Never Have I Ever Mini-Lessons✧ Real photos that illustrate the social situations and scenarios✧ Each situation pictures a student who says: (example) "Never Have I Ever pretended that I didn’t want to join in the game.”✧ The kids' self-talk or comments. (example) "It’s easier to not play rather than mishear and mess up."✧ Talking points with guided questions/discussion prompts.Children grapple with BLUFFING in challenging situations. Discussing possible plans of action, and exploring positive coping and communication repair strategies within a supported environment is important. Self-advocacy success requires knowledge, skills, and importantly ample practice opportunities.➼ DIGITAL - NO PRINT can be opened and played with your favorite PDF reader app on a tablet. When playing on a computer, open and use a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC which is free. ➼ PRINT - Print out the 18 situations and a copy of the Discussion prompts and questions.◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ CUSTOMER TIPS➼ Questions? EMAIL ME before purchasing this resource or anytime later.♥ Sign-up HERE for the Listen With Lynn Emails♥ Let’s ConnectInstagramFacebookKeep up your good work. I am blessed to help along the way.Thanks so much!Lynn Wood

Engage teens in discussion about feelings toward hearing devices and what it's really like to wear hearing devices. See BUNDLE at S0XSOC739.

This resource is a hilarious self-advocacy activity. Your students will say it is their favorite activity and, you will know they are learning to become the boss of their hearing loss. It was created ... to encourage self-advocacy skills in children who are deaf and hard of hearing but is effective when targeting listening skills in all kids.The Premise: Sinister has two ears, wears great hearing devices, and has been in listening and language therapy since he was a toddler. But, it doesn’t matter. Sinister is a BAD listener! He doesn’t try and makes up excuses for not listening. Sinister gets in a whole lot of trouble because he doesn’t listen.The adult leads a discussion using Sinister’s poor excuses for not listening. Kids love imagining the trouble Sinister gets himself into because he doesn’t listen. This activity is an easy, no-prep way to encourage the child to be Boss of Your Hearing Loss. Parents can use it at home, teachers and therapists both face-to-face and during tele-practice. While not age-specific it has been successfully used with kids in 1st grade and up through middle school. This resource can be easily leveled up or down to meet various children's goals and needs.Sinister The Bad Listener requires no prep or planning because everything is in this resource. It can be easily used by parents at home, teachers, and therapists both face-to-face and on tele-platforms. This Digital - No Print resource can be opened and played with your favorite PDF reader app on a tablet. When playing on a computer, open and use a PDF reader such as the free Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Boom LearningSinister the Bad Listener is also available as a Boom Deck in the Listen With Lynn Boom Learning store.   Please note: Sinister The Bad Listener is a serve-and-return conversational game between the adult and the listener. There is no audio component or sound bytes included.◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈You'll love all these resources for kids with hearing loss and self-advocacy activities!❤ ❤ Check out the Bundle of 8 Self-Advocacy $$ saving bundle! SELF-ADVOCACY Tips For Communication Success (Free)SELF-ADVOCACY The 5 L's For Listening (Free)SELF-ADVOCACY This or That?SELF-ADVOCACY Bluffing Never Have I Ever ActivitySELF-ADVOCACY Role Play Real-Life ConnectionsSELF-ADVOCACY Scenarios At Group Gatherings & CelebrationsSELF-ADVOCACY Sinister The Bad ListenerSELF-ADVOCACY Scenarios - Turning Lemons Into LemonadeSELF-ADVOCACY Perk Up Your Ears (Ear-related sayings and idioms)SELF-ADVOCACY Listen & Draw Directions◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ CUSTOMER TIPS:➼ Click here to stay updated!➼ Be the first to know about freebies, sales, and product launches.➼ New products are 50% off the first 24 hours STAY CONNECTED:✧ Sign-up here for the Listen With Lynn Email✧ Follow on Facebook ✧ Follow on Instagram ✧ Feel free to email me with questions, before purchasing this resource or anytime later.  ❤  Keep up your excellent work. I am blessed to help along the way. Thanks so much! Lynn

An important element of success is to persevere during challenges. Our DHH students experience more communication challenges than peers. Teaching perseverance is critical! This article de ... scribes basic and intermediate activities, along with fill in the blank and other activity sheets.  

A collection of comic strips revealing troublesome situations for teens with hearing loss. Includes commentary on how each humorous situation might be resolved. ...

Self-knowledge, self-acceptance and social acceptance are critical for a student's overall well-being. This bundle of teacher information, worksheets, and activities include a range of social topics f ... rom understanding hearing loss to civil and legal rights. Students will acquire new vocabulary, use critical thinking skills to solve problems, and be offered opportunities for self-discovery and discussion. Information and activities are meant for advanced learners. Collected IDs in the BUNDLE: S0XTRN730, S0XSCI731, S0XSCI0732, S0XSOC0733, S0XSOC0734, S0XSOC0735, S0XSCI0736, S0XSCI0737, S0xADV0738.

Engage teens in discussion and goal-setting for future success as a young adult with hearing loss. See BUNDLE at S0XSOC739.