This is a powerful handout Attitude is Caught, Not Taught which sheds light on how parent behavior helps shape child attitudes toward hearing aid use and hearing loss.
Explains the math of wearing hearing aids and how consistent use benefits the student, especially in school. Includes a fillable, daily monitoring documentation sheet for younger students.
AAC devices were initially intended for individuals with adequate access to spoken language but a limited ability to express themselves. Now AAC devices are used for children with a full spectrum of c
...ommunication abilities, including those who have hearing loss and/or severe receptive language delays. This handout provides information describing how different AAC devices can be integrated with a student's DM/FM device so that auditory access can be achieved.
Further explains why FM/DM systems are needed for access to instruction even when personal hearing devices and whole classroom audio is used. Good information to share at IEP meetings and when inserv
...icing teachers on the benefits of FM systems.
The information below on provision of assistive tECH-nology has been derived from sections of IDEA and Office of Special Education Program comments. The guidance provided helPS- clarify the intent of
...IDEA and may be useful to professionals and parents alike who are trying to advocate appropriate services and supports for children with hearing loss.
This
article reviews various online learning platforms, video conferencing tools,
captioning options, and resources related to use of face masks for students
with hearing loss. It i
...ncludes Top 10
Tips for Ensuring Access for Your Hard of Hearing Student, which is
applicable to any learning setting, with or without masks!
This survey is appropriate for tweens and teens, especially those who are B to resist using hearing aids. It asks questions about how students feel about their hearing loss, hearing devices, and commu
...nication with hearing loss. Once the student completes the survey their responses can be compared with a large group of students with hearing loss. Provides discussion questions.
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