For ages 0-3 years: This information addresses bonding and identification, initiation and early intervention, autonomy and supporting independence in putting on hearing devices. Includes teaching mate
...rials for use by/with families. The purpose of this book is to raise awareness for the reasons why hearing device rejection happens and specific instruction to occur at different ages to build student resilience and self-confidence, thereby increasing the likelihood that they will not reject using their hearing technology. Specific teaching activities and recommendations for instructional materials to develop identified skills have been included in this Guide. Read more
For ages 4-6 years: This information addresses students recognizing that they have a hearing loss, understanding feelings, learning expected class listening behaviors, remembering what was heard via s
...ubvocalization skills, responding to teasing, making friends. The purpose of this book is to raise awareness for the reasons why hearing device rejection happens and specific instruction to occur at different ages to build student resilience and self-confidence, thereby increasing the likelihood that they will not reject using their hearing technology. Specific teaching activities and recommendations for instructional materials to develop identified skills have been included in this Guide. Read more
For ages 7-11 years: This information addresses the components of resilience, building perseverance, goal setting, learning chunking skills, problem-solving, using humor, and reconciling feelings of f
...itting in. The purpose of this book is to raise awareness for the reasons why hearing device rejection happens and specific instruction to occur at different ages to build student resilience and self-confidence, thereby increasing the likelihood that they will not reject using their hearing technology. Specific teaching activities and recommendations for instructional materials to develop identified skills have been included in this Guide. Read more
For ages 12-19 years: This information addresses feelings of fitting in, problem-solving, social isolation, identity, importance of role models, positive outlook, and dealing with challenges due to he
...aring loss. The purpose of this book is to raise awareness for the reasons why hearing device rejection happens and specific instruction to occur at different ages to build student resilience and self-confidence, thereby increasing the likelihood that they will not reject using their hearing technology. Specific teaching activities and recommendations for instructional materials to develop identified skills have been included in this Guide. Read more
A significant proportion of students with hearing loss refuse to use hearing technology necessary for their educational access, often because they feel as though they do not fit in to their peer group
.... The purpose of this book is to raise awareness for the reasons why hearing device rejection happens and specific instruction to occur at different ages to build student resilience and self-‐confidence, thereby increasing the likelihood that they will not reject using their hearing technology. Specific teaching activities and recommendations for instructional materials to develop identified skills have been included in this Guide. Read more
This information presents the potential impact of a hearing loss and actions that can be undertaken to promote the success of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. It includes characteristics of s
...tudents who are successful, actions that can be taken to promote success, and different instructional approaches to use. Read more
This information provides suggestions for establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships in general education settings. It includes actions to establish credibility with other educators, ste
...ps for building effective relationships, methods of coordinating services, issues of placement and scheduling and differences between school cultures. Read more
This information discusses how to create an enriched professional life and a balanced personal life. It includes actions to manage time, stress and record keeping; benefits of continued professional d
...evelopment; professional codes of ethics and how to deal with ethical dilemmas. Read more
This information describes the ways in which collaboration, consultation, and teamwork are essential skills for promoting students’ success. It includes factors that support collaboration, how to inf
...nfluence others to make changes, how to be an effective team member, etc. Read more
This information discusses how to make inclusion work for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. It includes potential resistance by classroom teachers, promoting change in others, and preparing fo
...r an orientation inservice to the principal, teachers, and classmates. Read more