Once a child is diagnosed with hearing loss family members have many questions. This resource provides information addressing how overwhelming the diagnosis can be and families may have many feelings
...about the testing process and the diagnosis. It describes where you can find help and support and why it is important to start services shortly after the hearing loss is diagnosed.
Informational handout reviewing the challenges hearing loss poses to a child's peer acceptance. Peer acceptance also impacts resistance to wearing hearing aids. Responding to hearing aid wear issues i
...s addressed and some suggestions for intervention.
SAC-A: Self-Assessment of Communication - Adolescent is to be completed by teens with hearing loss as a means to explore their feelings about being a communicator with hearing loss. Best when used wit
...h the SOAC - Significant Other Assessment of Communication to allow comparison to take place to further inform the student with hearing loss about the degree to which hearing peers consider their hearing loss. Fillable version.
Worksheet poses questions for individual or grouPS- of hard of hearing students to discuss regarding their idea of a perfect hearing device and how hearing loss is a part of who they are.
Children with hearing loss, especially those who have significant residual hearing, often struggle with identity. This handout provides information on children struggling to be the only child with hea
...ring loss in their school or grade and the need to develop resilience.
Handout with information on possible impact on understanding language, speECH-, social, and need for educational accommodations and services in Spanish language. For high-frequency hearing loss.
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Play the SCRAMBLED STATES OF AMERICA game with an auditory spin using this Auditory Rehab Game Changer™. This activity is designed for individuals that are deaf and hard of hearing and for use in coch
...se in cochlear implant rehabilitation for older children, teens, and adults.IDEAL FOR: Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Listening & Spoken Language, Auditory Training, Auditory Rehabilitation, Speech...The SCRAMBLED STATES OF AMERICA Game Changer✤ is played with special directions and rules✤ challenges beginner and intermediate listeners✤ works in closed and bridge listening sets✤ practices identifying words in sets and within connected speech✤ focuses on taking turns, talking while advocating for hearing needs✤ encourages gameplay and practice at home with family and friends✤ practice can lead to communication success✤ is motivating and funGameChangers™➼ result in natural listening practice much different than contrived lists or online or programs.➼ allow for real-time modifications based on the player's auditory skills➼ fosters self-advocacy skills➼ improves communication confidence and successINCLUDES:a pre-game companion that prepares the Listener to play the gamefeatures practice exercises and activities.offers clear directions for therapists, teachers, a listening coach, family members, and friendsincludes listening tips and strategiesfollows an auditory hierarchyNOTE: The amount of practice necessary will vary before a listener is ready to play the game and is dependent upon the listener’s listening skills
SOAC-A: Significant Other Assessment of Communication - Adolescent is to be completed by friends/peers of teens with hearing loss as a means to help the student who is DHH to explore their feelings ab
...out being a communicator with hearing loss. Best when used with the SAC-A - Self-Assesment of Communication to allow comparison to take place to further inform the student with hearing loss about the degree to which hearing peers consider their hearing loss. Fillable version.
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