tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215523017394843004.post5526410914583477178..comments2024-01-18T13:59:24.976-06:00Comments on OUR JOURNEY: FM System on the Way!tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11440760114820803415noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215523017394843004.post-77071444495276980272008-09-27T23:57:00.000-05:002008-09-27T23:57:00.000-05:00Congrats on getting the system!Congrats on getting the system!Karen Putzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098620301550608119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215523017394843004.post-7826177242902709312008-09-27T09:14:00.000-05:002008-09-27T09:14:00.000-05:00Hi Tammy,Thanks so much for all the kind words ove...Hi Tammy,<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for all the kind words over at Ethan's World today. It's so great to "meet" you as well! I agree with your first comment up there, you're doing such a fine job of educating people and you're only a few months into this journey! That's fantastic!<BR/><BR/>Ethan uses an FM system at school and I think it makes quite a difference for him. His classroom is totally carpeted, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of background sounds running interference. I especially like that this frees him to work harder visually (he's in a TC classroom) and relax the auditory work a little bit. I can't imagine how hard it is for these kiddos, they truly do inspire. <BR/><BR/>Your children are darling, Aiden is obviously a lucky little boy to have found such a loving and supportive family. <BR/><BR/>Take care!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215523017394843004.post-32214938237335509862008-09-27T08:16:00.000-05:002008-09-27T08:16:00.000-05:00I definitely want to see you (and Aiden) before yo...I definitely want to see you (and Aiden) before you head to Maryland! I am in the clinic pretty much all day Mondays and Wednesdays... do either of those work? Please email me at: elizabeth@deafvillage.com and we'll work something out!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10663929239169742222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215523017394843004.post-32381493857951097602008-09-25T15:13:00.000-05:002008-09-25T15:13:00.000-05:00We purchased one for home use, but have really str...We purchased one for home use, but have really struggled with getting it to work. It seems we have lots of interference here on our hill, so while I think it's a fantastic idea, it only works for us sometimes, which is a bummer. <BR/><BR/>I hope you enjoy yours- they really are an amazing 'add-on'. I used to test the girls by making them go in the other room and do jumping jacks, or repeat funny things back to me. Silly, yes, but highly entertaining-LOL.Loudest Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343661791647770742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215523017394843004.post-74148164196561182332008-09-25T13:43:00.000-05:002008-09-25T13:43:00.000-05:00Tammy, great post on FM systems! We haven't even s...Tammy, great post on FM systems! We haven't even started to look into them, but now that Nolan's hearing has taken a bit of a dive we notice he has NO functional hearing when there is background noise. Restaurants, playgrounds, and the bowling alley (yep, we took him bowling, lol) are especially problematic! Our state doesn't offer funding through EI for anything (hearing aids, FM systems, etc). We'll either wait until Nolan enters the school district at age three or purchase one for our own use. Those puppies are expensive, though!!!leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05004783118268323560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215523017394843004.post-15417417470826923992008-09-25T07:11:00.000-05:002008-09-25T07:11:00.000-05:00Leah - thank you so much! I just hope I can help o...Leah - thank you so much! I just hope I can help others the way so many have helped me! It's always good to give back what you can!<BR/><BR/>Julie - Thanks for the great tips! Especially the bathroom one ... that's not one from our listening walks haha! I'm sure Tate has heard some great conversations the teacher's were not meaning any student to hear! ; )tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11440760114820803415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215523017394843004.post-11464391945102292572008-09-25T00:28:00.000-05:002008-09-25T00:28:00.000-05:00HI Tammy,Yea! You're getting an FM! I'm sure you...HI Tammy,<BR/><BR/>Yea! You're getting an FM! I'm sure you'll find it a real boon :0) We have a "home" FM too, and Children's Hospital helped us arrange funding for it through a local charity.<BR/><BR/>On a side note, I can well understand why the school doesn't want students taking them home... they're expensive! That's not the school being selfish, but prudent. After all, students don't bring home their desks, gym equipment, computers, etc. that the school has to pay for.<BR/><BR/>Still, I love having one at home. We don't use it constantly, because that would drive Tate NUTS. <BR/><BR/>Obviously your Audio and YOU know what's good for your kid, but consider that it might be confusing/disorienting for Aiden to hear you talking or singing in his ear when you are in another room.<BR/><BR/>Like the bathroom. Especially turn it off when you go in there!!! <BR/><BR/>(I've had some very humorous reports from Tate when he was in public school, about teachers in the bathroom or conversations in the teachers' lounge!)<BR/><BR/>We tend to use ours more on outings. Family bike rides, for instance, used to be a bit scary as Tate might not hear traffic noises, or me calling instructions to him, with the wind noises and the bike helmet limiting what the HA could pick up.<BR/><BR/>We also use it in crowds - like going to the Science Center or Zoo. And it's been GREAT for soccer. Tate often doesn't hear the referee talking or whistling, and definitely can't hear the coach calling in instruction over all the parents yelling our fool heads off :0) But then, I have to discipline myself not to micro-coach him!<BR/><BR/>You'll get it all sorted,<BR/><BR/>JulieHerding Grasshoppershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15668974245505544238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215523017394843004.post-46743308444094063562008-09-24T22:14:00.000-05:002008-09-24T22:14:00.000-05:00I am so amazed at your constant learning experienc...I am so amazed at your constant learning experiences! You are such an inspiration! God put you here to educate people and although you are not in the classroom anymore, you are such a teacher and I am sure there are people out there that will appreciate all your hard work! I am so happy for all the great news you and Mike have received...God is Great! Your Binky Boy WILL be able to tell you one day that he appreciates everything you have done for him!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com