Listen today as Listen as Dr. Hu and I discuss why over-the-counter hearing aids aren't appropriate for children and why a child should see a pediatric audiologist. Dr. Michelle Hu realized that as her pediatric audiology patients started growing up and having children of their own they had a different set of questions than when they were her patients, so she decided to create an Instagram account called mama hu hears. She’s also created an online program for parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Not to tell parents what to do, but to offer all of the resources, information, different modes of communication, languages to have access to and healthcare specialists to get in touch with, and give them all of the ingredients so that they can make the best choices for their hearing journey with their family.  Dr. Michelle Hu, AuD Pediatric Audiologist Hard of Hearing Mama “My Child Has Hearing Loss, Now What?” www.mamahuhears.com www.instagram.com/mama.hu.hears/ This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It’s the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personnel about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whoever is evaluating the patient.

Meet Alison Larson. You are in for a treat as Alison shares her story from finding out that her newborn hadn’t passed the newborn hearing screen to an informed and empowered mom to a now 3-year-old. Listen as she shares her stories starting from the beginning and including the ups and downs and everything in between. Msg if you would like a transcript of this audio.  Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices.  The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It’s the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation.  This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. 

Meet Michelle! Michelle has a 14 year old son with hearing loss who was diagnosed late with progressive loss. Listen as she shares her stories starting from the beginning and including the ups and downs and everything in between. Her son is currently thriving! So if you are in the messy middle hopefully this conversation with give you hope, and the courage to make the best decisions for your child. Meet Michelle! Michelle has a 14 year old son with hearing loss who was diagnosed late with progressive loss. Listen as she shares her stories starting from the beginning and including the ups and downs and everything in between. Her son is currently thriving! So if you are in the messy middle hopefully this conversation will give you hope, and the courage to make the best decisions for your child.  Msg if you would like a transcript of this audio.  Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices.  The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It’s the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personnel about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation.  This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whoever is evaluating the patient.

Episode 37: Gretchen Fors - EHDI (Early Hearing Detection Intervention) 2023 Conference Presentation. Thinking ouside the box of the traditional model of parent to parent support. How a parent to parent podcast highlighting parents sharing their personal journeys can help education and empower parents.

Today I interviewed Allison Higley. Allison works for Idaho Parents Unlimited which is the parent training center and also the family to family health information center. Idaho Parents Unlimited fills both of those roles in Idaho. You can check out their website at https://ipulidaho.org/ Idaho Parents Unlimited Podcast: https://direct.me/unlimitedparenting Find them on social media: @idahoparentsunlimited https://www.facebook.com/IdahoParentsUnlimited You can find your States parent training center here:  https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/ You can find your States Family to family health information center here: https://familyvoices.org/projects/

Episode 35: Tara Billman… Coach for Moms who feel overwhelmed, lost and alone in their child's physical or mental health diagnosis to cope with perspective, peace and purpose. Enjoy the interview and if you would like to contact Tara you can find her at these locations. Instagram: @tarabillmancoaching FB: https://www.facebook.com/CoachTara1/ website: liveonpurposecoaching.com Plus if you are attending the EDHI conference in Cincinnati, Ohio this year I would love to meet you at my presentation. I will be presenting on Monday, March 6th at 2:30 pm in room DECC 211. Can't wait to meet you!  Please email [email protected] if you would like a copy of the transcript Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It’s the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient.

Meet Brian Darcy the Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and Blind Agency Administrator. It was so fun to have Brian on the podcast. Our family is so grateful for the outreach service we have received through the Idaho Educational Service for the Deaf and Blind. Listen as I interview Brian and he shares about all the resources they offer and share why going to a residential school might be the best fit for a child with hearing loss. Please email [email protected] if you would like a copy of the transcript Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It’s the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient.

Episode 33: Demystifying the transition from Part C to Part B of Medicaid services I invited Lauren, from Episode 30, who is a teacher of the deaf and an adult with hearing loss back to share her wisdom about the transition from Part C to Part B medicaid services for a child with hearing loss. Even if you have private health insurance this episode is for YOU! I promise! I remember the first time one of my kids went through this transition of services I was super confused as to what was going on. Hopefully this will demystify this process a little. Lauren will inspire you and your child to have a more empowered life. If your child has received the same diagnosis you are in the right place. I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe Find the Transcript of this episode here:Episode 33: Part C to Part B of Medicaid services Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It’s the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient.

I graduated from the college of nursing at Brigham Young university. I was honored to be on their college of nursing podcast. This episode is a rebroadcast of  my interview. The original audio can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-college-handoff/id1529152684?i=1000585527058 This episode features BYU nursing alumni: Gretchen Fors with three children who have suffered hearing loss, Gretchen is passionate about raising awareness of the importance of universal newborn hearing screenings and early intervention for children with hearing loss. The College of Nursing at Brigham Young University presents nursing careers and professional insight to undergraduate students. This is the seventy-fifth show in The College Handoff series and was recorded in October and November of 2022. If your child has received the same diagnosis you are in the right place. I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe Find the Transcript of this episode here:Episode 32: My interview on The College Handoff Podcast Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It’s the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient.

Meet Steven Snow, The Executive Director of the Idaho Council of  the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Steve is a Deaf adult that uses ASL as his primary form of communication. Steve has undergraduate and graduate degrees from Gallaudet University. It is my honor to work with Steve on the Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. He is working hard to make sure the deaf/hard of hearing citizens in Idaho. You can find more about CDHH at their website: https://cdhh.idaho.gov/ Steven Bio from the CDHH website: M.A., Gallaudet University, Community Counseling, 2001 B.A., Gallaudet University, Communication Studies, 1998 Steve is a proud native of Idaho. He was raised in Gooding, Idaho. He went to the Idaho School for the Deaf, and then graduated from Gallaudet University in 1998 with a B.A. in Communication Studies. After graduation, he continued his education and received his M.A. in Community Counseling. After his completion, Steve spent seven years working as an Academic/ Career Advisor at Gallaudet University. He has also served as an adjunct faculty in the Communication Studies Department, teaching Public Speaking for several years. During his tenure in Washington D.C., Steve has served on several task forces and committees such as: Academic Technology Advisory Committee, Student with Disabilities Advisory Board, University Accreditation taskforce on Shared Governance, and Foundation of Excellence Workgroup that focused on organizational operations and budget. Steve was enrolled in his Ph.D. studies toward counseling studies but is on leave now. He continues to work as a public speaking consultant. He has participated in several video productions for the Deaf as an actor. Mr. Snow is married to Davina Asmus and they relocated to Boise in January 2008 from Columbia, Maryland with their four children. If your child has received the same diagnosis you are in the right place. I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe Join our private facebook group: Hearing Mamas Tribe https://www.facebook.com/groups/hearingmamastribe Find the Transcript of this episode here: Episode 31: Steven Snow Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It’s the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient.