DEAF CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVE
Hello !
I used to study Child Development field at Gallaudet University. So I was a Child Development major and plus a college graduate. I explored different majors when I was an undergraduate student.
I changed my major about 2 or 3 times and finally settled on my choice: the study of child development. I really enjoyed being an undergraduate student. My goal was to become a preschool teacher for deaf children.
Later, I graduated and went to work in preschool and started out as a teacher assistant to build my experience for a better understanding of the classroom management and lesson planning progress.
I worked with my students and gained my experience. It was a new learning journey in a real working world. I gained a new perspective, thanks to my work experience.
Later, I was accepted into graduate school to study for a MA degree in Deaf Education field.
Unfortunately, my chronic illness was the reason I was not able to stay focused consistently on my graduate academic work. I decided to withdraw from the MA degree program.
But my illness does not diminish my fascination with the study of child development.
My interest with the study of child development comes from my earliest childhood experience with my grandmother Lestra who was preschool teacher.
Grandmother Lestra was my first role model during my first half of my life. She used to read children's story books and model reading skills to me. She was always inspiring presence in my life.
Her husband (my grandfather) noticed a lack of response on my part in the world of sounds.
He suspected a possible hearing loss. My grandmother took me to Tracey clinic for hearing testing appointments.
She knew about my hearing disability but it did not diminish her love for me. She accepted me and loved me unconditionally.
She used to take me to her preschool playground on the weekends where she worked during the weekdays.
I had so much fun and had a wonderful childhood with my grandmother. I had a very happy life with her. So did my Dad when he was my age.
Grandmother Lestra, I will always love you! I wish you a Happy Mother's Day every single day for the rest of the year!
I started this page called "Deaf Child Development Perspective" because I knew that there are many parents who need help, support and info about how to raise a child with hearing loss.
So this page is where I want to share my experience and my knowledge that I believe will help parents understand more about how to successfully raise a deaf or hard of hearing children especially during their early skill development years.
I am advocate for parents who have a new journey struggling with raising their deaf or hard of hearing child or children. I am excited about the thought of being their advocate.
I am looking forward to share my knowledge with the parents. Please feel free to introduce yourself and share your thoughts or send inquiry! Thank you so much for stopping by here. More updates will be shared soon.
