John Tracy Center (JTC) Talks 2 for Parents (Zoom seminar series)

Our New Ears, in affiliation with Chime, are thrilled to announce that we are again running ‘TALKS with Parents (Talks Two)’ in conjunction with the world-renowned John Tracy Center (JTC) in May & June 2022. This is suitable for parents who have completed Talks One or have an older child 3/4 years +

The classes will be held virtually in homes of each family registered. Each session involves parents of children who are deaf/hard of hearing coming together online and being led by an audiologist, teachers of the deaf and therapists live from California. It is most suitable for families of children up to 5 years old.

In order to allow for further discussion and peer support, Our New Ears will host a virtual parents' group after the 1st, 3rd and 5th Talks Two session.

This term is being offered as a FREE course (usual cost is Eur 120 approx. per family). This is due to the phenomenal fundraising efforts of the friends and families of Our New Ears and the generosity of Chime who are sharing the cost of this course to ensure it is accessible to all families who want to take part.

The course is a follow on from the Talks One course and will cover

*Adult Learning curriculum for parents new to early childhood hearing loss.

*Interactive presentations with materials to enrich therapy or preschool participation.

*Topics include family-friendly strategies for encouraging listening, language and speech.

*Set of 6 online meetings with a support group structure after class (optional for participants).

Delivered from the US to families in Ireland, this is a wonderful opportunity to access world leading professionals and connect with other families.

Classes run each week as follows at 8:00pm (log on 7.45pm) on each of the following evenings:

Thursday May 19th

Thursday May 26th

Thursday June 2nd

Thursday June 9th

Thursday June 16th

(week break)

Thursday June 30th