April 28, 2023

S1E7: Audiology appointments, kindergarten IEPs, & equipment issues- oh my!

22 minutes

Welcome to the Love and Language Podcast, where Christy and Beth inspire and support hearing parents of d/Deaf children. In this episode, they share updates on their lives and dive into their recent experiences with their children's appointments. Join them as they discuss the challenges and joys of parenting and navigating the world of hearing loss.

Main Discussion:

Personal Updates: Christy and Beth catch up on recent events, including Christy's husband's health issues and Beth's busy schedule. They emphasize the importance of balancing life's demands while giving their children love and language.

Technical Hiccups: The hosts share a humorous moment where they couldn't get their podcast audio to work. They reflect on the irony of discussing hearing loss while experiencing technical difficulties. They also express their aspirations to someday create an ASL podcast.

Children's Appointments: Beth discusses her son Coop's first appointment in eight months, highlighting the significance of regular check-ins and mapping for cochlear implants. They touch on the unique experience of bringing a child to these appointments and the importance of individualized care.

Charlotte's Kindergarten IEP Meeting: Christy shares her recent meeting regarding her daughter Charlotte's kindergarten Individualized Education Program (IEP). She also mentions the technical issues they encountered with her cochlear implants and the journey they have taken in incorporating them into Charlotte's education.

Conclusion:

Stay tuned for future episodes where Christy and Beth will address listener questions about cochlear implants and language development in a special Q&A episode. Remember, as long as you're giving your child love and language, you're doing a great job!

Episode transcript available at www.loveandlanguagepodcast.com

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