What are Social Stories and How Can Families Use Them at Home?
Have you ever seen a child melt down when faced with the unexpected? Talking through a “social story” in advance might make all the difference.
Tiffany
Meet Tiffany, a Clarke alum and a senior engineer at a medical tech company.
Madeline
Madeline, Clarke alum and winner of the 2024 Youth Virtue, Valor and Vision Award.
Head of UNC’s Pediatric Cochlear Implant Clinic Dedicates Career to Children’s Hearing Health
Pediatric audiologist Lisa Park, AuD, formerly an audiologist Clarke, was recently named the first division chief of the Children’s Cochlear Implant Center at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Understanding Deaf Plus: The Likelihood and Impact of Other Disabilities Compounding Hearing Loss
40% of children who are deaf or hard of hearing have other challenges or disabilities co-occurring with their hearing loss. These individuals are often described as being “deaf plus.”
Encouraging Inclusivity in Your Mainstream Classroom? Consider Some New Books!
While inclusive stories are useful for all children, they’re especially beneficial for children with hearing loss who are being educated in mainstream classrooms.
How an Access Plan Can Ease Summer Camp Transitions
Meet a family who worked with their daughter's camp to create an access plan that outlines their daughter’s accommodations requirements.
Providing Multilingual Support in Mainstream Classrooms
Learn best practices in supporting children and caregivers who are multilingual.
Time Management Tips with Clarke Alum and University Student Austin
Clarke alum Austin is on track to graduate early, and he is doing so with an eye toward saving money and the help of his excellent time-management skills.
Why Music Exposure is Essential for Children with Hearing Loss
Whether it’s Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 or Hot Cross Buns, music provides significant benefits to children—especially those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Here are some tips for incorporating music into a child's life, as well as the reasons...
