Page de couverture de 6: Sparking Conversation in the Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child

6: Sparking Conversation in the Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child

6: Sparking Conversation in the Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child

Écouter gratuitement

Voir les détails du balado

À propos de cet audio

 Welcome to The Sound Steps Podcast: Conversations in Auditory-Verbal Therapy, exploring fluent spoken language development, conversational competence, clear speech, and age-appropriate development, in children who are deaf or hard of hearing, through the transformative power of listening and parent-centred Auditory-Verbal Therapy, one sound step at a time Conversation is at the heart of human connection, spontaneous, unplanned, and deeply nurturing. In this sixth episode, Shefali Shah invites us to introspect on what truly constitutes a heart-to-heart conversation with your child with hearing loss, not just chatter, but a reciprocal, emotional and verbal exchange. In warm and candid dialogue with two mothers of children with cochlear implants, Sheena Kurian and Ratnaa Binu, coached by Shefali Shah, discover how to stay spontaneous and suspend correction. Together they explore how to reshape their style of interaction with their young child with hearing loss, as they experience first-hand the thrill of creating space for natural spoken language development and communication to emerge and flourish. They unpack how techniques in Auditory-Verbal Therapy such as Modelling and Waiting not only support spoken language development , but also nurture the very soul of conversation, shared attention, trust, and joy. This episode offers practical insights and celebrates those precious moments of connection with your child with hearing loss that arise beyond expectation. This is The Sound Steps Podcast. 🎯 Top Tips from Episode 6 Conversation is a spontaneous heart-to-heart exchange. The topic emerges naturally, and the flow is kept alive as long as both partners remain engaged. Keep the conversation going. Corrections and interruptions disrupt the rhythm and may silence a child’s attempt to contribute. Use Modelling to guide gently. Modelling allows you to enrich your child’s language without breaking conversational flow. Conversation is not a lesson. Stay spontaneous. You’re not testing your child — you’re partnering with them. Listen for communicative intent. Respond with reassurance. It’s the intent to connect that fuels language growth. Waiting gives space for thought and expression. Wait intentionally. Your child needs time to process, feel, and contribute meaningfully. Suspend judgement. Approach every exchange as an equal partner — not a disruptor. Experience the unexpected! True conversation invites surprises. Enjoy where your child leads you. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction to this episode 00:00:05 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents 00:00:21 Choosing Auditory-Verbal Therapy for your deaf or hard of hearing child 00:00:27 Early identification and the fitting of early and optimal amplification. 00:01:00 AVT facilitates age-appropriate development 00:01:17 Abundant choices open up through AVT 00:01:51 A life free of limitations 00:02:00 Show notes, Top tips and Time Stamps 00:02:10 Links and contact details 00:02:17 Resources on this topic 00:02:19 Auditory-Verbal Techniques 00:02:39 Auditory-Verbal Techniques: Sabotage 00:03:03 Modelling 00:03:33 Quick review of the highlights of Episode 5. 00:04:09 Introducing the topic 00:04:25 Introducing our guest in this episode: Sheena Kurian 00:04:53 Engaging your child in conversation 00:05:19 What constitutes a Conversation 00:05:43 Conversation is spontaneous 00:06:05 Content 00:06:22 Interruption and correction 00:06:39 Modelling 00:07:27 Keeping the conversation going 00:07:57 Do daily routines constitute Conversation? 00:08:06 Transactional Vs heart-to-heart exchanges 00:08:49 Conversation starters 00:09:31 Conversation is not a lesson 00:10:08 Conversations have no agenda. 00:10:28 How to stay spontaneous 00:11:13 Captivating your child’s imagination 00:12:20 Adopting an open ended style of engagement 00:13:05 Listen for intent 00:14:52 Introducing our second guest: Ratnaa Binu 00:14:28 Suspend criticism 00:15:17 Living the moment together with your child 00:18:27 Achieving the unexpected 00:19:00 Thought for reflection 00:19:47 Our next episode: The Magic of the Wait Cue 🔗 Links: 💬 Submit your question to the show: https://learnavt.com/podcast-ask-question 👩‍⚕️ Face-to-face AVT with Shefali Shah (London): https://soundsteps.uk 🌐 Online AVT sessions available via AVT Direct: https://avtdirect.com 🎓 Train online as an LSL professional in AVT: https://learnavt.com 📧 Contact Shefali directly: shefalishah@soundsteps.uk 📘 Resources: Estabrooks, W., Morrison, H., and MacIver-Lux, (2020). Auditory-Verbal Therapy: Science, Research and Practice, Plural Publishing.Suskind, D. (2015),Thirty Million Words: Building a Child’s Brain, Dutton. https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/videos/how-to-5-steps-for-brain-building-serve-and-return/ (2019)Center on the Developing Child (Harvard University). “Serve and Return.” https://developingchild.harvard.edu
Pas encore de commentaire