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ABSTRACT INFORMATION
Title: 'We Are Not Defective: Deaf Parents' Views on Raising their Sons' Track: 7 - Family Perspectives and Support Keyword(s): parent perspectives, strategies, accessing services and supports Learning Objectives: increase awareness/sensitivity to a perspective of Deaf parents of a Deaf-plus child and a hearing child improve collaboration to better serve Deaf families who have children who are Deaf or hard of hearing increase knowledge of unique needs of children who have additional disabilities Abstract: Teresa and Tim Nold will share their perspectives on their lives as parents of 2 children. Tim was born into a hearing family, and attended and graduated from the SD School for the Deaf. Teresa was born into a Deaf family, and was mainstreamed and graduated from a public school. Tim and Teresa have 2 boys, one who is hearing and one who is Deaf-plus. Tim and Teresa will share their unique “parent perspectives” on decision making in the early years, family life, and working with doctors, therapists, teachers and administrators. They will share how their life experiences as Deaf individuals have influenced their perspectives. They will also suggest strategies professionals can use to develop positive and respectful relationships with parents who are Deaf. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask Tim and Teresa questions about their own life experiences and their thoughts about raising deaf children. Presentation: This presentation has not yet been uploaded or the speaker has opted not to make the presentation available online. Handouts: Handout is not Available
PRESENTER(S) / AUTHOR(S) INFORMATION
-             ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - Nonfinancial - Teresa Nold - Primary Presenter SD Parent Connection      Credentials: Teresa was born into a Deaf family, whose first language was, and continues to be, ASL. She attended public school, while receiving supports with an FM system, speech and interpreting services. And because of having access to both languages, Teresa is able to seamlessly move between the hearing and Deaf worlds. Tim was born into a hearing family, but attended and graduated from the SD School for the Deaf. The Nold family leads a typical life of a family of 4 in the upper Midwest, but continues to be advocates for their sons when it comes to accessing services and supports.       Teresa and Tim were raised in South Dakota and currently live in Harrisburg, SD. Together they have 2 boys- Isaac who is 18 and Caleb is 14. Isaac is very laid back, easy going, likes to spend time with anything that is technology. Caleb is energetic and enjoys time with friends and family. Isaac is Deaf with multiple disabilities. Teresa works at SD Parent Connection as an outreach specialist. Tim is a Stay-at-home Dad with a part-time job. Teresa serves on several committees: SD Early Hearing and Detection Intervention committee, SD PEPnet team to name a few as well as a graduate of SD Partners in Policymaking and the SD LEND program. In our spare time, which isn't much!- Tim enjoys following the Minnesota Vikings, golfing, and doing home projects. Teresa enjoys reading and going for walks- and she does NOT! enjoy football season unless the Vikings are winning.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exist. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.