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The newborn hearing screening is a test performed soon after birth to identify potential hearing loss in babies. It allows for early intervention and support for speech and language development, helping identify babies with permanent hearing loss as early as possible. Importance to early detection Hearing is crucial in communication, learning,…

Classroom Discipline Helping students govern their behavior in ways that help them learn is a longstanding goal of all teachers. This becomes even more essential for students with special needs, in our case hearing/speech impaired. I am a special education teacher at Alam School for Speech and Learning. There are…

How Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) Help Students with Hearing Impairment Hearing impairment affects millions of individuals worldwide, impacting communication, relationships, and overall quality of life. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play a crucial role in addressing the communication needs of individuals with hearing impairment. In the Alam School for Speech and Learning a…

Auditory Verbal Strategies To Enhance Listening And Spoken Language Skills Active listening is the key to successful language learning. It involves maintaining attention, eye contact, and joint attention which are essential parts of pre-requisites of speech and language. Speech listening requires practice and the implementation of effective strategies. Speech-language pathologists…

Boosting Engagement for Cochlear Implanted and Hearing Aid Users through Positive Reinforcement At Alam School, a project of the Society for Audiological and Developmental Ailments (SADA), we are dedicated to fostering a positive environment that promotes engagement and learning for all students. One effective strategy we employ is positive reinforcement,…