Audiogram
Acronyms
Equipment
Professionals
IEP
100

Decibel

What is the unit to measure sound level?  

100

DHH

What is Deaf, Hard of Hearing

100

Hearing Aid (Air Conduction)

What is something that goes in or behind the ear that amplifies vibrations, later to be perceived as sound in the brain

100

DHH Teacher

What is my teacher who supports me in the area of understanding my hearing and improving my self-advocacy 

100
IEP
What is the legal document that protects me, gives me equal access to my education, and has goals to help me make progress in school (individualized education program)
200

Frequency

What is the the pitch in hertz?

200
ENT
What is Ears Nose Throat Doctor
200

Cochlear Implant

What is surgically implanted and is inserted into the cochlea, attached to the auditory nerve. vibrations are converted to digital code in the processor, then interpreted in the implant, and perceived as sound in the brain.

200

ASL Interpreter 

Who is someone who translates speech to American Sign Language?

200
Preset Levels
Where you can find current data about me including my strengths, interests, concerns, and health.
300

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

What is hearing loss due to damage in the inner ear?

300
ASL
What is American Sign Language
300

DM System/FM System

What is Digital Modulation (e.g. Roger, mini-mic) commonly used in educational settings. It brings the signal (e.g. teacher's voice) closer to the user and reduces background noise

300

Audiologist

What is someone who tests hearing, fits hearing aids, and sets up DM classroom equipment. Yours is Ms. Sarah.

300
Goals
What I need to work on and accomplish within one year with support.
400

Conductive Hearing Less

What is hearing loss that occurs on the outer and/or middle ear?

400
ADA
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act
400
CC
What is closed-captioning. words on the screen visually representing all audible information.
400
ENT
Who is the Ears Nose and Throat Doctor who writes the prescription for amplification equipment to be used. They also are medical specialists for these areas of the body
400
Accommodations
What are supports put in place so I can succeed in my education
500

Degree

What refers to the severity of hearing loss?

500

F.A.P.E

What is a Free Appropriate Public Education for all?

500

BAHA

What is Bone Anchored Hearing Aid. vibrations are amplified and connected to the mastoid process, transferring to the middle ear bones then into the typical cochlea, auditory nerve and to the brain.

500
Case Manager
Who is my educational advocate who supports and monitors me and leads my IEP meetings.
500
Services
What is a list of professionals who will provide the support I need to accomplish my goals and succeed in my education
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