Archive for November, 2009

Inclusive Reading Of “Ben” Book At County Library

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

On November 10, 2009, IDK is hosting an inclusive reading of its “A Birthday for Ben” childrens’ book with Elizabeth Mathews and Dee Byrne-Dunne, at County Library, Tallaght from 10am to 11.30am. Children aged 4 to 8 from local schools are being invited to the reading as part of South Dublin County ...

Cochlear Implants Boost Childrens’ Early Learning

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

The development of deaf children fitted with a cochlear implant is being profiled in a study at Malaga University, headed by Ignacio Moreno-Torres. Three months after receiving an implant, all children profiled could recognise sounds in their immediate environment.  Social and family factors were also analysed in the study for a ...