Teachers who have not had experience with students who are hard of hearing are usually unused to wearing a microphone transmitter and often ask, "Do I really Need a Microphone?" This brief information ... al article describes how hearing technologies are essential tools for learning.

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.

A collection of comic strips revealing troublesome situations for teens with hearing loss. Includes commentary on how each humorous situation might be resolved. ...

a guide to using the Phonak Inspiro DM system

Complete curriculum guidance and scenarios for instruction in the students involvement in IEP planning, understanding and applying the law, assistive devices, and exploring options after graduation ( ... transitioning into the workplace or postsecondary school). Also includes a a pre and post assessment skills tracker that can be used to determine strengths and needs, track skill acquisition, and create goals and objectives. Includes items 0522, 0532 - 0534, 0536-0539, 0552-0559, 0478, 0479

Compares compatibility of devices with the Roger Touchscreen, Roger Select, and Roger Eay Pen/Pen

Complete curriculum guidance, fillable sheets, activities, and scenarios for instruction in amplification (including hearing aids, cochlear implants, and FM systems), listening environments, and socia ... l awareness situations. Also includes a a pre and post assessment skills tracker that can be used to determine strengths and needs, track skill acquisition, and create goals and objectives. Include items 0480-0501, 0475, 0479

Complete curriculum guidance and scenarios for instruction in amplification (including hearing aids, cochlear implants, and FM systems), hearing loss basics including audiograms and ear anatomy, liste ... ning environments, and social awareness situations.

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.

BUNDLE - Worksheets for primary level instruction on advocating during communication breakdowns. These worksheets guide the student to analyze the communication breakdown and choose an appropriate wa ... y to repair the breakdown. Bundle IDs 0497-0500, 0524-0525.