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.
Expose older students to how self-advocacy skills different from school to adult life. Students are given an article written by an adult with hearing loss. Encourage discussion and forward-thinking wi
...th this activity. This article addresses the advantages of using an FM system in adult situations. See BUNDLE at S0XSCI729.
Describes several different types of hearing devices including hearing aids, bone conduction amplification, cochlear implants, and personal DM/FM systems. Gives information on 'bling' for hearing devi
...ces.
Worksheet in which students list a) Devices I will use in the future, b) Devices I may use in the future, c) Devices I will not use. To be used after discussion of different types of assistive devices
....
BUNDLE - Worksheets for middle school and high school level instruction on assistive devices. There are 7 worksheets that focus on identifying, using and evaluating assistive devices that will be hel
...pful to the student across differnt enviroments such as school, home, and future employment sites. Bundle IDs 0527-0530, -552-0554.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are you used to logging in to Takeout as a Teacher Tools member? You need to use your password and the email address associated with your Teacher Tools account instead of your Teacher Tools username to login to Takeout and access your previously purchased files.
Login issues contact questions@teachertoolstakeout.com