Jane Madell

Jane Madell, PhD, has a consulting practice in pediatric audiology. She is an audiologist, speech-language pathologist, and LSLS auditory verbal therapist, with a BA from Emerson College and an MA and PhD from the University of Wisconsin. Her 45+ years experience ranges from Deaf Nursery programs to positions at the League for the Hard of Hearing (Director), Long Island College Hospital, Downstate Medical Center, Beth Israel Medical Center/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary as director of the Hearing and Learning Center and Cochlear Implant Center. Jane has taught at the University of Tennessee, Columbia University, Downstate Medical School, and Albert Einstein Medical School, published 7 books, and written numerous books chapters and journal articles, and is a well known international lecturer.

The CARE Project Teen Retreat

I spent last weekend at the CARE Project teens and tweens retreat at Bald Head Island in North Carolina. The CARE Project provides support to families of children with hearing loss. Until now, the retreats have been for families with young children,but this one was the first directed at families with older children. Johnnie Sexton, the CARE Project director, had

Some Books for Children with Hearing Loss

There are a number of books available now for children with hearing loss. This is a good thing because it is important for children with hearing loss, or any other disability, not to feel that they are alone. The books are divided into two groups – one for and about children who use spoken language and a second for children who

Listening and Learning Strategies

With today’s technology, almost every child has the ability to learn to listen. No matter what communication strategy a family chooses, listening can be a useful component. For families who choose listening and spoken language, the ability to listen is critical. Even for families who choose to use sign language, a child who can listen and speak will have an

Advocacy for Children with Hearing Loss

Parents and others who work with children with hearing loss feel the need to advocate for the children. However, the most important part of advocacy is learning to advocate for oneself. When children rely on others to advocate for them, they do not feel powerful. But when they are capable of advocating for themselves they feel good about who they

Getting Ready for School

School is about to start for a lot of kids. Kids and parents are excited. New clothes, new books, new backpacks. What can we do to make this easier for children with hearing loss as the new year starts? Preparing the children If possible, children with hearing loss should have the opportunity to go into the school in advance

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Documentary Follows up on Adults Who Were Treated for Hearing Loss as Children

I just finished four days of interviewing some of my old “kids” – now young adults in their 20’s and 30’s with hearing loss. I was their audiologist while they were growing up and helped them and their families navigate the world of hearing loss. The interviews were for a documentary I am making with Irene Taylor Brodsky, an Emmy

Camp for Children With Hearing Loss

With newborn hearing screening, early identification, and improvements in technology, the great majority of children with hearing loss can successfully use listening and spoken language and are educated in the mainstream. Since more than 95% of children with hearing loss are born into families with normal hearing, they may be the only person with hearing loss they know. For some children

Providing Support to Siblings of Children with Hearing Loss

Siblings sometimes report that they feel left out of things because the child with hearing loss, or other disabilities, requires so much attention from parents. Everyone working with a family affected by hearing loss needs to be aware that sibs need attention too. So what can we do? Talk about hearing loss Parents and professionals working with families need

Hearing and Listening: Helping Your Child Accomplish Both

Today’s blog is written by Krystyann Krywko, who is a hearing loss educator and writer who provides resources and support for families who are raising children who are deaf or hard of hearing. You can read more of her work at www.kidswithhearingloss.org; or click here to receive a copy of her free mini eBook, Five Emotional Sticking Points of Parenting a Child

Summer for Children with Hearing Loss

School is almost out. What does that mean for children with hearing loss? There is a lot of data showing that many children lose skills over the summer. This is not limited to children with hearing loss. Many public schools programs send home assignments for kids to work on over the summer in the hope that they will not fall