Differentiating Hearing Loss from Other Disabilities - Assessment Information is a bundle that includes 9 articles addressing how a hearing difference may be differentiated from other delays such as l ... earning disabilities, ADD/ADHD; language and vocabulary delays; and/or intellectual disability. Other articles focus on why instruction from a TOD is necessary, legal implications, and ways to improve awareness of DHH services. 17 pages. Addresses needs on all ability levels. Includes IDs S0XASM0765-0773.

Although many families are now familiar with virtual learning, some may not have clarity when it comes to virtual support services. This resource is a letter that can be sent home to families. It expl ... ains in simple terms the process of working with a virtual Teacher of the Deaf. This product is editable and you can change things to meet your needs (add contact information, your specific details, etc.).Thank you!

Useful chart describing characteristics of ADD and ADHD and how they compare with characteristics of deaf and hard of hearing students. See BUNDLE at S0XASM774.

These 9 articles discuss how assessment data opens doors for individualizing instruction. Topics addressed include IDEA regulations, eligibility concerns, working with the IEP team, impact of a hearin ... g difference on working memory, language processing, and auditory skills. Articles are research-based.

Help to prepare your students for the audiologist with this quick activity.This activity contains two checklists that can be reviewed and completed with students prior to their appointment with the au ... diologist. The checklists discuss possible topics and concerns related to their hearing or devices, as well as questions regarding any equipment needs that they may be encountering.There are two forms for you to choose from. One is geared toward students who need more language support, and the other form encourages more independence and is geared for older students.Completing this activity with students will help to prepare them for their appointment, along with further developing their self-advocacy skills related to their hearing loss. It will also assist them in becoming more familiar with some concepts and vocabulary that are related to the audiology appointment. Give your students the opportunity to express their needs and to feel empowered by being actively involved in their hearing health!

NOTE: Powerpoint Presentation for viewing on PCA collection of comic strips revealing troublesome situations for teens with hearing loss. Includes commentary on how each humorous situation might be re ... resolved.20 more situations and scenarios that mix humor with compassion in negotiating social communication.More antics and advocacy for teens and tweens with hearing loss.

Congratulations on reaching the end of your school year!It's important to reflect on your school year to make sure that you can improve services for next year.This product is a list of survey question ... s for virtual AND in-person Teachers of the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing to send to the teachers and staff that work with the deaf/hard-of-hearing students on their caseload at the end of the school year. Pick and choose which questions are applicable to your team, and then add them to a survey/form program.Best of luck to you as you close out your school year!

 A collection of comic strips revealing troublesome situations for teens with hearing loss. Includes commentary on how each humorous situation might be resolved.20 more situations and scenarios that m ... mix humor with compassion in negotiating social communication.More antics and advocacy for teens and tweens with hearing loss.