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That Deaf Kid is a valuable resource for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children. It examines the ongoing tug-of-war between mainstreaming, deaf schools, hearing aids, cochlear implants, sign language, speech therapy, and more. That Deaf Kid brings these issues to light and shows how it's possible to have a healthy balance. Most important, it builds a critical bridge between fitting in and belonging. When we cross that bridge, we encourage deaf and hard of hearing children to discover their authentic selves.

Wondering when to expect baby's first word? Want to get your toddler talking? Worried your child is not speaking as clearly as his peers? When it comes to language acquisition, all parents have questions, and Time to Talk has the answers.

Ever since she was a child, Louise has been not quite hearing and not quite deaf—her life with this invisible disability has been one of in-betweenness. After an audiology test shows that almost all her hearing is gone, her doctor suggests a cochlear implant. This irreversible operation would give Louise a new sense of hearing—but it would come at the expense of her natural hearing, which has shaped her relationship with the world, full of whispers and shadows.

Eleven-year-old Jane Grandison, tormented by her stutter, sits in the back seat of a car, letter in hand inviting her to live and study at the Sybil Joines Vocational School for Ghost Speakers & Hearing-Mouth Children. Founded in 1890 by Headmistress Sybil Joines, the school - at first glance - is a sanctuary for children seeking to cure their speech impediments. Inspired by her haunted and tragic childhood, the Headmistress has other ideas.

In this excellent book, Seven Different Kinds of Voices; (How to Recognize, Distinguish, and Hear God's Voice), you will discover that each day various kinds of voices contend for our attention. Some voices have our best interest in mind, while others have another agenda. We often hear the familiar voice of friends, family, and at times, the voice of an enemy. Some voices are external; other voices are internal. From outside, we hear the voices of people, music, news, politicians, marketing ads, and even voices that speak into our minds from the invisible realm; both angelic and demonic. ...

Tyler's grandma is deaf, so she gets Happy, a specially trained dog who hears for her.

In our society the act of infidelity is usually associated with the husband. But what happens when the wife cheats? Very little is written about how the husband and children deal with the lies, deceit, betrayal, and abandonment when the wife violates the martial vows. Follow one man's journey as he and his two young daughters cope the devastation that occurs when the wife cheats.

For 12 years, Bella Bathurst was deaf. She missed the punchlines and the jokes, avoided busy restaurants and raucous parties, and grew her hair long to cover hearing aids. But then, 12 years later, pioneering surgery on her ears gave her the chance to hear again. Sound is the extraordinary story of Bella's journey into deafness and back to hearing. Mixing memoir with interviews with soldiers, sign language experts, musicians, and mental health workers, Bella explores what it means to live with and without sound, and, in the process, uncovers a hidden world of sense and connection.

Reading the Bible is different than reading any other book. It is more than a narrative about God; it is more than a story of broken individuals and the trials they faced. It is more than a set of rules and regulations. It is even more than a love letter. It is the very essence of Jesus. It is about him, but there is more than that. It is God’s conversation with us. It is alive. It is active. It is a two-way conversation.

This groundbreaking book explores the often-overlooked relationship between Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) health and neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Drawing on the latest medical research and clinical insights, it unpacks how conditions such as chronic ear infections, sleep-disordered breathing, and nasal allergies can profoundly influence brain development, behavior, and learning in children with ASD and ADHD. In this book readers will discover the hidden links between sensory processing, communication ...

Do you want to be a better ally to deaf people? Reading this book on how to talk to deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing impaired people is a great first step. Have you ever seen a person with hearing loss struggling to communicate? And you wanted to help... but you were afraid of offending them? Get to know your deaf neighbor, your hard of hearing co-worker, your friend or family with hearing loss by taking the time to learn how to communicate effectively with them. This short book, Can You Hear Me Now? covers 15 different topics and strategies meant to teach you about this hearing loss ...

Nathan Bird doesn’t believe in happy endings. Although he’s the ultimate film buff and an aspiring screenwriter, Nate’s seen the demise of too many relationships to believe happy endings exist in real life. Playing it safe to avoid a broken heart has been his MO ever since his father died and left his mom to unravel - but this strategy is not without fault. His best-friend-turned-girlfriend-turned-best-friend-again, Florence, is set on making sure Nate finds someone else. And in a twist that is rom-com-worthy, someone does come along: Oliver James Hernández.

Michele was a 32-year-old successful school principal and married mother of two, when she woke up one morning and could no longer hear. Doctors could offer no explanation. She spent frustrating years searching to make sense of the medical mystery. After three desperate years, doctors told Michele there was little chance of her hearing returning. Even as she came to accept this bleak diagnosis, she never stopped looking for answers. Why would this suddenly happen to a fit young woman in her prime?

The moment you accept Jesus Christ as your savior, God sends his Holy Spirit to live in your heart and be the Lord of your life. We have the living God dwelling inside us, so why wouldn't we be able to hear his voice? Sindy identifies seven roadblocks to hearing God speak, and then, equips you to knock down the barriers that stand between you and God.

A call to action for all mothers of every hue and color to help save Black mothers who are dying during childbirth at three times the national rate. We invite all women to support and share this tale that explores a community's effort to protect Black mothers during their most vulnerable times in childbirth.

This book is also a spiritual guide to help you grow and understand the spiritual world around you. Hearing the Still Voice of God and Being Sensitive to Him is for all ages who are seeking the presence of God at a deeper and more intimate level. Be ready to learn, be corrected, grow, and receive all that God is speaking to us in these last days. Have a humble heart and hear the still voice of God.

Whistle is a heartfelt story blending family connections, personal growth, and the magical bond between a mother and her autistic daughter, Kennedy. Centered around the unique communication method of a whistle sound, the story narrates Kennedy’s experiences and how the whistle became a bridge to understanding her inner world. Through imaginative storytelling, the book captures Kennedy’s challenges and triumphs, the unwavering love of her family, and the lessons they learn about patience, acceptance, and connection.

People are growing ill; eyes changing color, burning up with a fever so fierce that it causes them to go crazy, attacking those around them, spreading the infection like wildfire. People are trying to escape the unknown sickness, but there is nowhere to run...nowhere to hide.... The only chance for the survival of the human race is to stay and fight. However, they're unaware of what they're fighting. What they're up against is much greater than anything they could ever imagine. This is just the beginning....

This audiobook is about the stuff you learn when you've worked for a boss you'd swear jumped out of a Dilbert cartoon; worked in a business whose performance careened up and down like a runaway clown car; when you've faced legal or ethical problems that needed the wisdom of Solomon to sort out while they roiled your guts at night; or when you've sat on the stand across from some third-rate Perry Mason, or tried to be one yourself.

Angela Marie Hutchinson has a fairly simple motto: dreams don't happen, dreams are made. Rather than admit defeat, Angela herself made her dreams of making a movie a reality by pushing forward despite each "no", "pass", and negative thought that came her way! Using her 12-step approach, those dreams you keep hearing "no" on - those plans that never seem to come to fruition - can finally be realized.