Definitions
Can individuals with a hearing aid still be considered severely deaf?
Yes, because their ability to process spoken or auditory information can still be impactd
What is another type of impairment individuals might have, along with hearing impariments?
cognitive impairments
Low-birth weight cannot impact whether or not an individual is deaf or hard of hearing. True or False?
False! It can impact an individual.
Name one pro of inclusion for children with deafness and hearing impairments:
-Allows students to more efficiently communicate with their hearing classmates
-Allows students to feel less isolated from their peers, physically and socially
-Students would be able to have more opportunities to vocalize, as well as more educational opportunities
-Students can gain more confidence
List one potential service for individuals with deafness or hearing impairments.
-Hearing aids
-cochlear implants
-auditory brainstem implants
-auditory-verbal therapy
-total communication speech therapy
Yes, there is not a specific level of hearing loss that makes someone qualify for special services, as long as it affects their educational performance.
What ability, other than hearing, might individuals struggle with when it comes to deafness and hearing impairments?
speech ability
Which can be a cause of deafness or hearing impairments? Hereditary hearing loss, non-hereditary hearing loss, or both?
both, hereditary and non-hereditary hearing loss
Is it a possibility for students to feel isolated, even if they are included in the general education classroom?
Yes because the teacher and students in the general education classroom might not all have knowledge on sign language
Would a special seating arrangement be useful for a student with deafness or a hearing impairment?
Yes
What impacts a student's educational needs when it comes to hearing loss?
the severity level
Is it true that individuals may have difficulty with oral expression when they struggle with deafness and hearing impairments?
yes, true
Deficiencies in nutrition can cause one to be deaf or hard or hearing. True or False?
true
Can it be difficult for a deaf student to receive instruction through a translator in a general education classroom?
yes
What is something that would be useful to pre-teach to students with deafness or hearing impairments?
vocabulary
the two most common types of hearing loss
conductive and sensorineural hearing loss
What is a common delay that comes along with deafness and hearing impairments?
language delay
Is it true that fluid collection in the ear would not be able to have an impact on one's hearing?
No, that is false. Fluid collection is a possible cause of deafness and hearing impairments.
True or False:
Students with deafness and hearing impairments are guaranteed to have many opportunities to form relationships with peers.
False. It may be more challenging for some students to form relationships with peers, even if they are in the general education classroom
Distractions that would be useful to reduce as much as possible:
background noise or visual distractions