Archives: Clarke Speaks Up

When Cancer Treatment Impacts a Child’s Hearing Ability

September 17, 2023

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When Cancer Treatment Impacts a Child’s Hearing Ability

Pediatric cancers are commonly treated with chemotherapy, radiation, surgery or a combination of these. While these treatments are the most effective methods of fighting cancer, they damage healthy cells as well, and may cause various side effects, including hearing loss.

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Easy Ways to Support Language Learning this Summer

July 26, 2023

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Easy Ways to Support Language Learning this Summer

However day-to-day life has changed, summer routines offer unique opportunities for maintaining Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) learning. This brief list is meant to offer families of school-age children some ideas to keep speech, listening, learning and literacy alive.

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A Personalized Path for Every Family

June 6, 2023

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A Personalized Path for Every Family

At Clarke, more and more families are benefiting from this customization. Since 2013, Clarke’s team of LSL experts has offered virtual coaching and support for families of infants and toddlers. Now, with the newly expanded tVisit® Teleservices Program, this essential service is available to families with children of all ages. And families are viewed as collaborators—at every stage along the way.

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For the Best Outcomes, Educate Families First

April 26, 2023

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For the Best Outcomes, Educate Families First

When it comes to educating young children who are deaf or hard of hearing, a network of dedicated family and caregivers is essential.

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Are You An Active Listener?

February 22, 2023

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Are You An Active Listener?

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How One Inclusive Mural Benefits All in a Mainstream School

December 1, 2022

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How One Inclusive Mural Benefits All in a Mainstream School

Each day, students at Plains Elementary School in South Hadley, MA, walk by a colorful mural depicting animals with varying abilities, including a tiger—the school’s mascot—wearing a cochlear implant.

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