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Family Education Workshop: Auditory Memory and Higher-Level Language Skills

May 22, 2021, 9:00 - 10:00, (UTC -4:00)



By the end of this online workshop, participants will be able to:

  • What is auditory memory and how does it play a role in language?
  • What are higher-order language skills?
    • Complex sentences
    • The ability to think and talk about language
    • Main idea
    • Figurative language
    • Making inferences
  • How I can encourage my child to understand and use higher-order language skills?
    • Intentional meaningful experiences
    • Being intentional about book selections
    • Thinking out loud
    • Expansions and extensions

All family members who have children with hearing loss are welcome! Please note that while this is a free event, you must RSVP to the link provided to reserve your spot.