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Help me understand this audiogram https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/FfHYrflQ_5arPdAlPFvKOczDri5K1cHPJt7cECec7-0?feat=directlink Can someone help me better understand what this audiogram "says"? :ty:

One way to brighten up drab HAs is Hearing Aid Safety Device to Cover, Protect, & Prevent Loss of Children's Hearing Aids! Son currently has red ones that are a bit large for his Oticon Tegos & a flesh-tone w/ zebra stripes pair for Oticon Safaris that are a bit small for the Tegos. They were...

Here's the redacted version of an e-mail I received on the subject: Q.does Tempe allow open enrollment even with an IEP? A.That's a bit complicated. Technically, they do. In practice, it doesn't often happen. The way it works is that the district's director of special needs, (X), has...

I apologize in advance for not having the lingo for everything. I will try to explain as best I can, if someone has further questions. I'm still learning! So, the meeting was basically to discuss the evaluations that were done in the past month. His IEP meeting is in April. The meeting...

Yes, this is what I've been rehearsing in my mind. This is what matters.

:( I heard back from someone at PDSD and it was basically, "Tempe knows about us, if it's the correct placement." Well, I knew that already. :sad: I asked a follow-up question, but it hasn't been answered yet. I looked at Sequoia's info online & think the idea is great; I've had brief...

He didn't really speak until he was 3, so yes to a speech delay. I think I can flounder through this meeting. I'm trying to be accomodating because the DeafEd coordintor is due to go out on maternity leave any minute. I want to try to do this MET while we can get her input. <sigh> I...

thank you for those links. We've been members of Hands & Voices, but other than not always getting newsletters & not having good luck being matched with a mentor, I haven't had anything to do with them. Will try again. Will try COPD; hadn't found that before. Just looked-they serve Tucson...

What is Cartwright? Hadn't hear of that before. Found it. Doing some reading now... Yes, he's verbal.

Thanks everyone! :ty::ty: I know I shouldn't be freaking out, but I'm having one of those weeks where my coping mechanisms are low. I didn't know what MET stood for either. Abbreviations and acronyms get tossed around so much! I wouldn't mention my concerns about the ESL and part of town...

Sometimes I dislike the English language: so many things aren't pronounced the way they look or like other words that have similar spelling. Argh!

This is all last minute & totally my fault for not understanding the process earlier. I'm not sure if I'll make sense, but any guidance is appreciated! Our school district is open enrollment. Thursday is an MET, or a transition to kindergarten meeting. Our next IEP meeting is scheduled...

My son's 1st language was sign. While his primary language is now English, when he has trouble saying something, I always sign the letter he needs to correct as I pronounce the word. This has been more helpful to him than me just repeating the word. Right now, though, we can't convince him...

She's not his TOD, but I still thought it was odd. He's bi-laterally hh & wears hearing aids. He had delayed speech (but signed), still doesn't have typical speech, but seems otherwise on the level of other 5 year olds. However, what Kindergarten has in store for him, I don't know. The...

I was speaking with a TOD at DS's school about the transition to Kindergarten next year. She's not his teacher, I was just asking some general questions. She asked if he would still have an IEP. I was too surprised at the time to ask her, but why wouldn't he? Are some d/hh kids going...

My DS will be 5 at the end of Sept. We have an audi appt on 8/9 & school starts on 8/10, so asking about FM will be tops on my list that week!

Thank you everyone for the comments. :ty: Would FM be appropriate for gym class @ school where teacher/coach might be farther away than usual? Or while in the car when DS can't read my lips & doesn't always hear what I am saying? Rampratt, thank you for the local contacts. I will follow...

I'm glad they held up for the basing. Hope they also work out for the running tumbling!

Exactly how does one go about obtaining an FM system? Can I buy one through DS' audi? If the school provides one, is it a loaner or for keeps? Anything you think I should know would be appreciated! We're in Phoenix, AZ and have private insurance (crappy hearing coverage, though).

Glad they arrived! Wasn't sure how long it would take & if customs would give any trouble. For those who don't recognize my screen name, I'm more of a lurker than a poster!