The Learning to Listen Project

07/07/2022

Next up in our Let's Talk Language Series: Semantics!

"It's just semantics!" You might get this statement in an argument, but the meaning of words means a lot! Read on to understand more about semantic development with children with hearing loss 🐦🐧

Check out our website for more resources just like this (and for a printable version of this one!): www.blog.umd.edu/learningtolisten

07/06/2022

Communication for children who are d/Deaf and/or hard-of-hearing often includes more than oral speech or sign language! Swipe to learn about some other communication methods children may use💬👋

To download a printable version of this resource and to learn more, visit our website: www.blog.umd.edu/learningtolisten

06/30/2022

Next up in our Let's Talk Language Series: Syntax!

We make our sentences with our syntactic language skills, but did you know that children with cochlear implants have particular difficulty mastering these skills?

To download a printable version of this resource and to learn more, visit our website: www.blog.umd.edu/learningtolisten

06/28/2022

The key to learning to listen is consistent use of your child's hearing devices! Read on to learn some facts about consistency and tips for how to keep those little ears on and listening!👂

Visit our website for more resources and to learn more about our research!
www.blog.umd.edu/learningtolisten

06/27/2022

Join us for the next webinar in our free Summer Webinar Series! ☀️⛱️

Dr. Meg Cychosz will be discussing language development for children aged 3-5 with hearing loss. There will be plenty of time for questions and learning about the Learning to Listen Project!

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/learningtolistenwebinars

06/23/2022

First up in our Let's Talk Language Series: Pragmatics!

Pragmatics is the social use of language, and it is especially a topic of concern when it comes to the language development of children with hearing loss. Read on to learn some fun tips you can try at home to help your child develop their pragmatic language! 💬

To download a printable version of this resource and to learn more, visit our website: www.blog.umd.edu/learningtolisten

06/20/2022

Experiences of children with unilateral hearing loss may vary widely from those of children with bilateral hearing loss. Read on to find out more about these differences! 👂

Families: You can participate in the Learning to Listen Project if your child has one or more cochlear implant(s)! Visit our website to learn more: www.blog.umd.edu/learningtolisten

06/10/2022

COVID-19 has had an unprecedented effect on society, especially for children with hearing loss. Here are some fast facts about COVID-19 and hearing loss 😷

Visit our website to learn more: www.blog.umd.edu/learningtolisten

06/09/2022

Did you know that what we say to infants -- and how we say it -- influences their early language by influencing their brain anatomy? 🧠

Check out our website for more early language resources at blog.umd.edu/learningtolisten

06/07/2022

Come join our FREE webinar about early language growth after hearing loss diagnosis TONIGHT at 7PM EST! Dr. Meg Cychosz, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences at University of Maryland, College Park will be speaking and taking questions!

No sign-up necessary, just join us on the zoom link: https://ter.ps/yww

If you want to sign up to receive the recording of this talk and/or reminder emails about our next webinars and other L2L events, sign up using the QR code or at this link: shorturl.at/rEQSY

06/06/2022

Do you have a child aged 2-6 with one or more cochlear implants? Do you live in the DMV area? Do you want to learn how to improve their language acquisition?

Join The Learning to Listen Project!

The Learning to Listen Project is a research study and parent education program in the Learning to Talk Lab, University of Maryland. We are a group of specialists in child speech science and language acquisition.

Your child's participation in the project will help us learn about how children with cochlear implants learn speech and language, and YOU will learn how to improve your child’s speech and language at the same time!

Participants will receive:
1. A personalized report about your child’s auditory environment and follow-up with experts in child language and cochlear implants
2. $25 per recording/session up to $125 in compensation
3. A small prize for your child

To learn more and to sign up, please visit our website at www.blog.umd.edu/learningtolisten

Welcome to the Learning to Listen Project! Do you… Have a child aged 2-6 with one or two cochlear implants? Live in the DMV area? Want to learn how to help your child improve their speech and language? If yes, then you qualify to participate in the Learning to Listen Project!     What is the Lea...