Small Talk

This outstanding book breaks down the important things today’s parents need to know and do — from first diagnosis to educational steps in the journey toward raising a listening and talking child. Chapters include tips (such as helping your baby or toddler ease into hearing device use and exposing him to language at home) plus easy to understand information on relevant topics such as pediatric hearing tests, IEP team roles, resources and more. This valuable resource doubles as a college textbook for deaf education and early intervention programs.


Topics include:

- pediatric hearing tests

- hearing devices

- accomplishing use of hearing devices during all waking hours

- listening and the brain

- fostering language and speech during daily routines

- IFSP and IEP team roles

- the importance of play and literacy

- educational placements and various resources


Authors Ellie White, MS MAEd, CED and Jenna Voss, PhD, CED, LSLS Cert. AVEd offer more than 40 years of combined early intervention experience.