We had three appointments last Thursday, December 20th at Primary Children’s Hospital. We met with Dr. Alan Rope, Maddie’s geneticist, Dr. Parks, her ENT, a speech pathologist, and her Opthamologist. Being as confused as we are about all the different things that the doctors are telling us I thought it would be great to include a little Genetics 101 with this update.
Eindawn – Our gift
My boss here at Signing Time, Chris Higbee, is a great singer! He’s recorded Gloria and O Holy Night with his brother Rich. I just thought it was awesome so I thought I’d blog it!
If you’d like to listen to the recordings and add it to your Christmas collection feel free to do so! Simply click the link the below
Variable hearing… What a concept!
So last Friday we had an appointment with Maddie’s Audiologist here in Bountiful. We had been to see him twice and performed two audiograms. We also saw another audiologist in Salt Lake City for a second opinion. As many of you know the results from those 3 different audiograms showed that Madalynn had a significant hearing improvement from what she had only a few months previously. However, things are always changing…
Santa, VoiceMale, and Christmas Parties
As Christmas approaches I’m sure we are all busying ourselves with the typical bustle of the Holiday Season. I have a few stories that I’d like to share this week. A visit from Santa, snow falling fast and hard, work and ward Christmas parties, and music to brighten the Christmas Cheer.
Daugther inspires mother to create Sign Language videos
Leah Coleman was born deaf and her mother, Rachel became frustrated that others couldn’t communicate with Leah. In an effort to help others be able to communicate with Leah, Rachel and her sister created a video series called Signing Time which anyone can learn from. This now airs on Public Television across the country.