Is this true about CIs

[R2D2]

Its possible that family dynamics could have come into play. Any one area of a child's environment has an impact on all others. Nothing occurs in isolation.

Perhaps when your nephew is older (I"m assuming he is still a youngster?) he will find a few classes in the mainstream to be more to his liking. That is one of the benefits of my son's school....the students were given an option of going to the vocational school or remaining at the deaf school for all of their classes. But they did restrict it to the older students in their final 2 years of secondary education. It was set up as sort of a transition service from secondary school to post-secondary, or for those who did not wish to attend college, the world of work.

Actually he's 16 now. He did well in his recent national level exams. I was told that he was the first one at his school ever to get results that average hearing students get (5 subjects with grades range A to C), including a C for English. My sister will be thrilled as she coached him a lot. I'm proud of them both.
I think he is now doing some outreach sort of course now with links back to the school so that will probably help him confidence wise.

 

[jillio]

Actually he's 16 now. He did well in his recent national level exams. I was told that he was the first one at his school ever to get results that average hearing students get (5 subjects with grades range A to C), including a C for English. My sister will be thrilled as she coached him a lot. I'm proud of them both.
I think he is now doing some outreach sort of course now with links back to the school so that will probably help him confidence wise.

Wow! You have every right to be proud of him, and your sister can take pride as well. He is obviously a very motivated student, and this is an example of what family support can add to a child's education.

Yes, the outreach course would be a great way to "get his feet wet" so to speak. He can move into it slowly, if that is how he is comfortable. Sixteen is a very difficult age and there is so much going on emotionally and developmentally. I wish him continued success. It sounds as if he is on the right road.

 

[Tousi]

Or maybe it's just not necessary? Why would people want to spend more on a "special helmet" when they can get one cheaper down the sports store which can do the same job?

If it can do the same job, why sure; in fact, that, for obvious reasons, would be even better.

 

[R2D2]

If it can do the same job, why sure; in fact, that, for obvious reasons, would be even better.

I suppose it depends on the viability and demand. It would probably be fairly costly to manufacture not to mention all the different head sizes and different helmets for different sports. You probably wouldn't want a hard helmet for wrestling for example, as your opponents would not see that as fair

 

[deafskeptic]

Wow! You have every right to be proud of him, and your sister can take pride as well. He is obviously a very motivated student, and this is an example of what family support can add to a child's education.

Yes, the outreach course would be a great way to "get his feet wet" so to speak. He can move into it slowly, if that is how he is comfortable. Sixteen is a very difficult age and there is so much going on emotionally and developmentally. I wish him continued success. It sounds as if he is on the right road.

Congrats on your nephew's success and I hope that he can become more comfortable around the hearing. Sounds like the outreach course is the way to go.

 

[SkullChick]

I know some boys with ci played regular football all time and they're fine. Well if school is so concerned about it why can't they just change it to touch football? That what my summer deaf camp did when ci become more common they changed it to touch football its exactly same except no tackling just run and grab or touch someone. And sometimes they do flag football too no tackling just grab flag off belt.

 

[Cloggy]

Originally Posted by Cloggy
Actually, with CI you can play allmost any sport.
If you are worried for a bean-ball, you should not let any child play. And even so.... they have helmets - right.
Lotte rides the bike - with a helmet. (As do our other kids.)

It's such a rediculous argument.
Let's not give the child the ability to hear, because it might not be able to do certain sports..
Rubbish.....

A child with CI can do anything - and hear.!!!

Riding a bike is hardly a contact sport.

I'm sorry that I didn't highlight for you ...
I'll do it to make it easy for you...

And even so.... they have helmets - right.
Lotte rides the bike - with a helmet.

So, wearing a helmet while using CI is not a problem!

Sorry you didn't get it. Hope this post was helpfull...

 

[jillio]

Originally Posted by Cloggy
Actually, with CI you can play allmost any sport.
If you are worried for a bean-ball, you should not let any child play. And even so.... they have helmets - right.
Lotte rides the bike - with a helmet. (As do our other kids.)

It's such a rediculous argument.
Let's not give the child the ability to hear, because it might not be able to do certain sports..
Rubbish.....

A child with CI can do anything - and hear.!!!

I'm sorry that I didn't highlight for you ...
I'll do it to make it easy for you...



A bike helmet fit a ltitle differently than helmets used in full contact sports. As I said prior, riding a bike is hardly a cotnact sport. Now do YOU get it?
So, wearing a helmet while using CI is not a problem!

 

[rick48]

Originally Posted by Cloggy
A bike helmet fit a ltitle differently than helmets used in full contact sports. As I said prior, riding a bike is hardly a cotnact sport. Now do YOU get it?
So, wearing a helmet while using CI is not a problem!

No need to get nasty, aren't you the one who was preaching about acting civil towards each other?

Ever fall off a bike? If you have or know someone who has you would know that there are serious injuries that occur to those who do, often much more severe then the "contact" sports.

 

[rick48]

Who said CI users can not play field hockey?....I don't think you've read anyone's post carefully cause I don't see anyone saying anything similar to what you're stating above....

Go read post #20 although it is poorly written, field hockey is clearly mentioned and in the context of the post it was reasonable to assume that the poster believes a person with a ci cannot play field hockey.

Just pointing out the fact that you can play field hockey with a ci.
Rick

 

[SCBassist]

Those with HAs can play football, but they've got to be aware of possibly damaging it. I played linebacker with an in-the-ear HA with no problems, except with an occasional pop out, which the lower helmet side pad always caught, never lost it. I dont recommend BTE or CI users, BTEs are too big and good chance it will be smashed against the head. As with CI users, the internal set up can be affected with a good blow, thats one mistake thats expensive and difficult to fix: meaning another surgical procedure.

 

[shel90]

Sorry, I hope I didn't annoy you with my questions. The reason I asked was because my nephew has always gone to a deaf school and he just doesn't seem at all comfortable with hearing people even though he is from a mostly hearing family that can sign and has always attended as a day pupil. I don't think he has any hearing friends, so I was curious as to whether a true bi bi program addressed that. His school calls itself "bilingual" but I don't think it is really.

I was being silly..I know that is VERY unrealistic for all hearing kids to be exposed to both worlds but it is a nice dream, though.

I dont socialize with non-signers anymore. I still keep in touch with some hearing friends from my oral days but I prefer to socialize with them on an one-on-one basis instead in a large group. However, I have moved away so the opportunities never arise anyway.

 

[shel90]

I know some boys with ci played regular football all time and they're fine. Well if school is so concerned about it why can't they just change it to touch football? That what my summer deaf camp did when ci become more common they changed it to touch football its exactly same except no tackling just run and grab or touch someone. And sometimes they do flag football too no tackling just grab flag off belt.

I will have to follow up with people about that school cuz my friend said she got the info thru the grapevine so who knows if it is a rumor or valid. My reason for bringing this up cuz it would have made an interesting discussion if people with CIs werent allowed to play certain sports but I guess the rumor about the kids not being able to play football due to CIs isnt true then. It is a good thing too.

 

[shel90]

No need to get nasty, aren't you the one who was preaching about acting civil towards each other?

Ever fall off a bike? If you have or know someone who has you would know that there are serious injuries that occur to those who do, often much more severe then the "contact" sports.

Speaking of hitting the area where the magnet is, to any CI user who has had that happened to them, does it hurt more? It sure seems painful but I wouldnt know anyway.

 

[shel90]

Those with HAs can play football, but they've got to be aware of possibly damaging it. I played linebacker with an in-the-ear HA with no problems, except with an occasional pop out, which the lower helmet side pad always caught, never lost it. I dont recommend BTE or CI users, BTEs are too big and good chance it will be smashed against the head. As with CI users, the internal set up can be affected with a good blow, thats one mistake thats expensive and difficult to fix: meaning another surgical procedure.

Maybe it could be the reason the school is changing football to soccer so they wont be liable for the damage to the internal devices. So the concern would be more of the damage to the parts rather than to the users themselves?

That could be a good reason for the Deaf schools to change traditional football..dont want to be liable for the costs of repairing of the parts.

 

[jillio]

No need to get nasty, aren't you the one who was preaching about acting civil towards each other?

Ever fall off a bike? If you have or know someone who has you would know that there are serious injuries that occur to those who do, often much more severe then the "contact" sports.

Wow, you are really into trying to start an argument, aren't you? I haven't gotten nasty in the least. You are simply looking for something to start your little games over.

I bet you've fallen off a bike or two in your time, haven't you? Bet you weren't wearing a helmet, either!

 

[jillio]

Go read post #20 although it is poorly written, field hockey is clearly mentioned and in the context of the post it was reasonable to assume that the poster believes a person with a ci cannot play field hockey.

Just pointing out the fact that you can play field hockey with a ci.
Rick

Post # 20 doesn't mention field hockey in any way, shape, or form. Nor is there anything terribly wrong with the way it was written.

 

[jillio]

Maybe it could be the reason the school is changing football to soccer so they wont be liable for the damage to the internal devices. So the concern would be more of the damage to the parts rather than to the users themselves?

That could be a good reason for the Deaf schools to change traditional football..dont want to be liable for the costs of repairing of the parts.

I think you are onto something there, shel. The liability for injury could be greater for the school.

 

[shel90]

Post # 20 doesn't mention field hockey in any way, shape, or form. Nor is there anything terribly wrong with the way it was written.

Yea, field hockey was mentioned.


However, to state that it was poorly written was not neccessary. Just another attempt to put another AD member down. No respect.

 

[jillio]

Yea, field hockey was mentioned.


However, to state that it was poorly written was not neccessary. Just another attempt to put another AD member down. No respect.

You're right, it does mention it, but it doesn't say that a CI child can't play field hockey, just used it as an example. I was looking for where it said a child with a CI could not play field hockey, because that's what the other post said it said.

Agreed...no respect.