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Alumnus, Tyler Stack, to compete in Deaflympics in May
Alumnus, Tyler Stack We are so proud of our school alumnus Tyler Stack! Tyler, who is profoundly deaf and has two cochlear implants, started preschool at DePaul School for Hearing and Speech when he was three years old. With the help of the teachers, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists at DePaul School, he transitioned to Saint Margaret of Scotland in Greentree when he was 13 years old. After leaving DePaul School, he played alongside his hearing...
Speech to Text Applications and Technology for Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants
Tools to use for speech-to-text and technology for hearing aids and cochlear implants Covid-19 has drastically changed how kids learn at school as well as day to day communication, especially for the deaf and hard of hearing community. Masks, while helpful from spreading germs, makes it impossible for individuals to read lips. There are so many different speech-to-text applications people are using because they can’t read lips. There’s also lots of different technology for hearing...
Technology at DePaul School for Hearing & Speech
We love using technology at DePaul! We pride ourselves on using only the best equipment and technology so that our students have wonderful opportunities to learn. Whether we are evenly distributing sound in a classroom, connecting online, providing closed captioning and more, we offer state-of-the-art learning strategies through quality technology. For our younger toddler and preschool students, we have Sound Fields. Our teachers wear microphones and their voice is projected throughout the room evenly...
Anna’s Story, A Journey of Determination and Hope
Anna's Story Learning of your child’s hearing loss can be overwhelming and heartbreaking. Any parent who receives news that their child will face struggles due to a disability is understandably worried and apprehensive about what the future holds. Let us help guide you on this journey by sharing a story of a little girl who started at DePaul School for Hearing & Speech three years ago, Anna. Anna’s parents learned of her profound hearing loss...
Bacterial Meningitis and Deafness
What is Bacterial Meningitis? According to the CDC, (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Bacterial Meningitis is an extremely serious infection that attacks the Central Nervous System (CNS) and is caused by a certain type of bacteria. While the outcome of recovery for most individuals is high, some people end up with permanent disabilities, like deafness. The type of deafness that can occur from Bacterial Meningitis is Sensorineural Deafness. If Bacterial Meningitis is diagnosed in...
Cochlear Implants – The What, Who, and When
Cochlear Implant technology has advanced leaps and bounds over the last 30+ years. From their first adult uses in the mid-1980s to the first infant (older than 12 months) uses in 2000, cochlear implants have enabled wearers to access sounds and speech in different ways. What are Cochlear Implants Cochlear implants are electronic devices that help provide a sense of sound to a person who has experienced substantial hearing loss. They consist of an external...
What causes hearing loss in infants?
Hearing loss is a common birth abnormaity The excitement and anticipation before the birth of a child is like no other. All of the celebration, planning, and eager wondering about what the baby will be and bring is natural during pregnancy. Will it be a boy or a girl? Will they inherit Dad’s sense of humor or Mom’s chin? Will they be good at music or maybe sports? For most parents, deafness isn’t something they...
Deaf Schools in Pittsburgh
When it comes to the children in our lives, we want the very best. Whether it be the safest crib, the best daycare, or the toys that will help them learn and interact with the world, we’re anxious to seek out whatever will help them the most and keep them safe and happy. Upon receiving a diagnosis of deafness or hard of hearing for your child, we often want to find the best – the...
How to Find a Good Pediatric Audiologist
A pediatric audiologist performs hearing tests and evaluations to examine children for the presence and severity of hearing loss. If you feel that your child is struggling with his or her hearing, there are warning signs that you should be aware of: Infants Newborn: Not jumping or reacting to sudden, loud noises Three months: Not recognizing a parent’s voice Six months: Not turning his or her attention towards sounds One year: Not saying words or...
What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech
What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech? Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a label for a motor speech disorder in which a child’s brain has difficulty determining how and when to move the jaw, lips, and tongue to produce speech. In essence, the brain has difficulty planning, writing and implementing directions to the muscles in order to tell them how and when to move. Children with CAS are at high risk for developing difficulties with...