tears

For the last month Nathan has been extra sensitive to any loud, high pitched or sudden noise. Any of these set him off into tears and extreme clinginess. Babies crying, toddlers screaming, plates clanging, toys banging the list seems to be growing. It doesn't seem to matter if his hearing aide is on or off. It is extremely difficult as in most of the places we go and the groups that we interact with toddlers and babies are present. Toddlers generally don't like to share toys, toddlers fall over or bump heads, toddlers squeal and cry. It seems we get over one incident and then another child will squeal or cry and we begin again.

Nathan was very sensitive to loud noises when he first came home from hosiptal but he has greatly improved and it seemed for the last year it hasn't been an issue. I am not sure what has brought on this behaviour. Hope it doesn't last too long.

Early Learning Group

We had our first day at the early learning group for children wth hearing impairments.
We had a fun morning. We took home a DVD with songs and actions in sign. Nathan is picking up the actions fairly quickly. Almost as quickly as us.

The ELG is every second Tuesday. We have a Teacher of the deaf come every other week to focus on speech and listening.

Hearing Aides

Nathan got his first bone conducting hearing aide on monday. He has been so good wearing it all the time, apart from when he is sleeping.

He seems to be more vocal and is loving making noise by banging anything he can get his hands on.

Latest loves and things that bring a smile to my face: Pulling tissues from boxes, Pulling Nappy wipes from boxes, Building up speed doing the 360 degree bottom spin, Reaching out for cuddles with the grandparents

New signs: Baby, No deal!!, Working on pointing fingers

Turning up the VOLUME

It was so nice today to get out of the house and go for a walk. I think Nathan enjoyed the fresh air. Even though it was cold and windy he was snuggled up in his pram.

This afternoon we are off to the Australian Hearing centre to discuss hearing aids. Nathan needs a bit more volume so he can hear the world around him more clearly. Bit annoyed that the hearing centre we were going to didn't refer us to the Children's. I am glad when we had our recent stay he was able to be seen and be tested while he was having his afternoon sleep. So we'll see how we go. I have no idea how he will keep them on or in??