Deaf & Hard of Hearing

MY EXPERIENCE

I am always excited to work with children and adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. I have specialised in this area for a number of years and have a wealth of experience working with this population. I have experience with all ages from babies as young as a few months old to young adults. I have worked in signing environments and auditory-oral environments, and everything in between.  Through hands-on experience working with clients and collaborating with Audiologists and the Cochlear Implant team at BC Children’s Hospital, I have gained in-depth experience with hearing aids and cochlear implants.  I also believe in the importance of the Deaf community, Deaf culture, and have an intermediate level of proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).  I always enjoy keeping up with the literature and research in this area – it’s my passion!

Over the last seven years I have completed internships or worked at:

  • Alberta Children’s Hospital Hearing Impairment Clinic (Calgary, AB)
  • Kendall Demonstration Elementary School at Gallaudet University (Washington, D.C.)
  • Model Secondary School for the Deaf at Gallaudet University (Washington, D.C.)
  • Deaf Children’s Society of BC (Burnaby, B.C.)
  • The Provincial Oral Program & the B.C. School for the Deaf at Burnaby South Secondary School (Burnaby, B.C.)

 

MY PHILOSOPHY

I support all communication options and have experience with auditory, oral, sign, and total communication approaches. I believe there is no one right method for everyone; every situation is unique and needs to be treated accordingly. I take the time to get to know your child, your family, your child’s strengths, challenges and learning style. I use this information to help you choose the communication approach that is best for your child and to support you after that decision has been made. For adults, I am happy to support you in whichever communication mode you have chosen.