Marcia Fariss, M. A., F-AAA, Clinical Audiologist.

 
The first BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE CLASSES meet MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2009.  Classes meet at the Jewish Community Center in Los Gatos (14855 Oka Road).  The Beginning Class meets at 1:00 pm; the Intermediate Class meets at 2:25 pm, every Monday, except for holidays.

REGISTRATION:  You may  pre-register by calling or e-mailing me to request that registration papers be mailed to you prior to the first session; however, you may also sign up during the first few classes.

The first COMBINED ADVANCED/POST-ADVANCED CLASS meets TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2009.  The class meets at 1:15pm at the Saratoga Senior Center (19655 Allendale Avenue).   You may register in class if you've not already pre-registered.
 

WHAT IS SPEECHREADING (also known as "lipreading): Lipreading involves more than simply watching lip movements. Tongue positions, facial expressions, contextual integration, gestures and other body language are extremely valuable in satisfactory communication. Therefore, the most accurate term is Speechreading; unfortunately, it is also a less familiar term.

The purpose of the classes is to improve a person's ability to understand speech in all types of listening environments. Both hearing aid wearers and non-hearing aid wearers can benefit from the classes. Spouses and/or "significant others" are encouraged to participate in the classes as well as the hearing impaired person him/herself. Family and "significant other" participation allows for greater understanding of the problem as well as providing a great practice partner!
 
WHICH CLASS SHOULD I JOIN? If you have never taken classes and/or you don't feel that you lipread at all, the Beginning Class is for you. If you feel that you do some speechreading and/or have attended classes previously, the Intermediate Class would likely be appropriate. If you have participated in and feel reasonably experienced, then the Advanced Class should be considered. If you feel that you are a good lipreader but need to "fine tune" your skills, then the Post-Advanced Class is likely appropriate. If you misjudge your skills, you may always "move up" or "move down" in classes.

These Lipreading (Speechreading) Classes are are open to all interested adults and the cost is $28.50 per quarter.  Additional Speechreading Classes are held in Sunnyvale and Palo Alto. Should you wish information regarding those classes, please contact Foothill College's Assisted Learning Services office, or the instructor, audiologist, Ellen Mastman (408-973-1352).

For additional information, please call Marcia Fariss, M. A., FAA, (Audiologist and Instructor) 408-741-2045, 3655#.  You can also e-mail me at: hear@gizmology.com.

I  look forward to seeing you in class!