Assumptions about Technology
How can a family's belief about health affect their views of technology?
Example: Some families may see hearing loss as a punishment from God and experience shame. This could affect wear-time or acceptance of technology.
Should children with minimal-mild hearing loss be considered for amplification?
Yes
What sound is initially hard for a child recently fitted with transposition hearing aids?
High Frequency Sounds
How can individualism vs. collectivism affect decision making regarding technology?
Example: Extended family may be involved. Turn-around time for technology use/fitting could be longer.
What are other factors to consider for hearing aid candidacy?
middle ear conditions, other health factors
What changes an acoustic signal into an electrical signal?
Circuitry
How can gender roles affect decision making regarding technology?
Examples: One gender may show more support for technology use. One gender may be the primary caretaker, but not the final decision maker.
When should a child with ANSD not have a trial with amplification?
When it can be established that the child is responsive to speech sounds at conversational levels without hearing aids.
By what age should be wearing hearing aids or cochlear implant in order for their brain waves to reflect a normal response to sound?
3.5 years