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.
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.
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.
Explains the use of classroom audio distribution systems and the possible interference imposed on signal to the students' assistive technology such as hearing aids and FM/DM systems. See BUNDLE at S0X
...HT798.
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.
Explains the difficulties of peer communication and student collaboration activities for students with hearing loss. Includes some strategies for improving listening conditions. See BUNDLE at S0XHT79
...8.
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.
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