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American Sign Language Courses
Ongoing
At The Hearing and Speech Agency we teach American Sign Language (ASL) using the highly successful and well-respected method, Signing Naturally. Signing Naturally is a non-verbal approach that is taught across the country, including at Gallaudet University. To encourage students to think in signs, our instructors and students avoid using speech in the classroom. Interpersonal communication, not simply learning signs for English words, is emphasized. Students focus on specific everyday interactions. For example, inviting someone to sit down, giving directions, or helping to solve problems. Classes meet once a week and are offered at various experience levels in the Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.
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1st Annual Shiela Applestein Memorial Lecture and Award Ceremony for Outstanding Contributions in the Field of Early Education Intervention.
Honoring Dr. Rebecca Landa
November 7, 2007 – 6:30–8:30 p.m.
The Hearing and Speech Agency hosted the 1st Annual Shiela Applestein Memorial Lecture and Award Ceremony. Shiela was a speech-language pathologist who served as a mentor to dozens of new teachers and therapists who now practice throughout Maryland. On Nov. 7th, Shiela was honored by family and friends. Dr. Rebecca Landa was also honored as recipient of the Shiela Applestien Award for outstanding contributions in the field of early intervention with children. Dr. Landa is nationally recognized for her outstanding research investigating strategies to enhance communication skills in young children with autism. Dr. Landa spoke with a group of 160 parents, teachers, and therapists about the early identification of autism, including key factors/red flags, such as lack of eye contact, failure to build relationships, and lack of spontaneous sharing of enjoyment. If you were unable to attend the event, but would like to learn more about early identification of autism, contact The Hearing and Speech Agency today at 410-318-6780 / TTY: 410-318-6758.
» Contributions to the Shiela Applestein Memorial Fund may be made by calling 410-318-6780 x109/ TTY: 410-318-6758 or Donate Now.
Better Hearing and Speech Month
May 1–31, 2007
In May, we celebrated Better Hearing and Speech Month to encourage people of all ages to get their hearing, speech and/or language tested. One in six Americans has a hearing, speech, or language problem -- a condition that makes it difficult to communicate with others. Untreated, these problems can limit people at home, school, and work. Suspect you or a loved one may have a hearing, speech or language problem? Call our Clinical Services department today. We are open Mon.-Fri. (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), (410) 318-6780.
Vibe ’07
May 11, 2007
In May 2007, The Hearing and Speech Agency held its second annual Vibe event, themed, “A Night of Magic.” Vibe is HASA’s largest annual fundraising event to support programs and services for people of all ages who are deaf, hard of hearing or who have communication challenges such as autism and stuttering. More than 300 guests were in attendance at Vibe, which featured professional mind reader Matthew Furman, “Take a Seat” a live and silent auction of decorated student chairs, and master of ceremonies, WJZ 13 weather caster Bob Turk. If you weren’t able to make it to Vibe ‘07 and would like to attend or sponsor Vibe ‘08, call Helen Snyder for more details. Phone: 410-318-6780 / TTY: 410-318-6758