Cued

After several years of raising their children to learn a type of communication among the deaf and hard of hearing known as Cued Speech, the couple was recently honored with the national Cueing Family Award at a ceremony at Flower Valley Elementary School in Rockville, where Consacro teaches.

Rockville parents opt for Cued Speech Mimi Liu 2010

Cued by the buzz that crackled through the crowd, Nancy timed her turn perfectly, away from the casket and into an embrace with Homer King.

Parents Behaving Badly Scott Gummer 2011

Cued by the buzz that crackled through the crowd, Nancy timed her turn perfectly, away from the casket and into an embrace with Homer King.

Parents Behaving Badly Scott Gummer 2011

Barry Scher, Steve's father and a former Gallaudet board member, said his grandchildren are advanced in their language and speech development with the use of Cued Speech.

Rockville parents opt for Cued Speech Mimi Liu 2010

Steve Scher said it was important for Lola and Ella, now 5, and Max, now 3, to learn Cued Speech so they would be able to build their vocabulary.

Rockville parents opt for Cued Speech Mimi Liu 2010

I consider the Smoky Greens and 'Cued Beans the dynamic duo of my culinary palate -- I could eat those all day long!

The Quest For 'Cue 2010

I consider the Smoky Greens and 'Cued Beans the dynamic duo of my culinary palate -- I could eat those all day long!

The Quest For 'Cue 2010

"Cued Speech is the new kid on the block," she said.

Rockville parents opt for Cued Speech Mimi Liu 2010

Cued Speech is used internationally and has headquarters across Europe and in Canada, according to the National Cued Speech Association Web site.

Rockville parents opt for Cued Speech Mimi Liu 2010

He tutored Lola and Ella in Cued Speech when they were toddlers and is tutoring Max.

Rockville parents opt for Cued Speech Mimi Liu 2010