This paper compared the language developmental trends as well as the background characteristics of children with
hearing aids (HA) and children with cochlear implants (CI) with severe to profound hea
...ring loss under the establishment of universal newborn screening in the state of Colorado. 2010.
This handout provides a step-by-step approach to performing a hearing aid check. Includes images, descriptions, and rationale. Also has images for putting hearing aids on.
Explains the how and why of doing a Ling 6 listening check. Specific information on how to document results of listening checks, with embedded checklists.
This information specifies 5 hearing-aid-wear skills to master by age 3, or no later than the end of preschool. It includes a chart specifying the role of the parent, the child, and the DHH profession
...al for each of 7 skills.
An increasing number of educational resources are being delivered through recorded speech in the younger grades, listening centers, and test examinations. This article focuses on the reasons why recor
...ded speech are so challenging for students who are hard of hearing thus necessitating a live voice reader in many situations.
Article reporting results of a study comparising the speECH- recognition of students using hearing aids only, FM systems, and soundfield/CADS systems. Results indicate increased benefit of FM use over
... hearing aids only or soundfield amplificaiton. 2004.
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.
Assessment tool and its guidelines for use. Guides the teacher, clinician, or itinerant to evaluate the student(s) and determine appropriate instruction. The assessment covers grades K-2; 3-5;6-8;9-
...12, broken in 4 grade level segments and instruction topics. Non-fillable.
This
information describes toddler development for 18-24 months in terms of
successful hearing aid use and what families should be aware of, and can do
to support full-time hearing aid we
...ar. Delves into the start of independence
skills, teaching children that only adults remove hearing aids and how to
perform a Ling sound listening check appropriate to this age range. Includes images to assist in performing the
Ling sound check.
This handout provides compiled legal information and recommendations by the US Department of Education regarding the responsibility of schools to purchase hearing aids for students with hearing loss.
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