What is the medical term for the outside "ear"
It collects the vibrations and channels them into the ear canal
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 Itinerant Teacher
What is my teacher who supports me in the area of understanding my hearing and improving my self-advocacy
itinerant=itinerary (schedule) Yours is Ron Richardson
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
Ear Drum
What is the thin membrane that is at the end of the ear canal and connects to the Hammer. the vibrations transfer through the tempanic membrane (ear drum)
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
Audiological Technician
What is someone who repairs hearing equipment and assists Audiologists and itinerant teachers. Yours is CHRISTY :)
200
Preset Levels
Where you can find current data about me including my strengths, interests, concerns, and health.
300
Inner Ear
What is the area where the cochlea is located and is the part of the hearing system closest to the brain. the auditory nerve begins here and travels to the brain (auditory cortex)
300
ASL
What is American Sign Language
300
DM (previously known as FM)
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 either Dr. Diedre Schloyer or Jan Diggs
300
Goals
What I need to work on and accomplish within one year with support.
400
Auditory Nerve
What takes the information from the cochlea to the auditory cortex in the brain?
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
Hammer Anvil Stirrup
What are the 3 smallest bones in the human body? What is the middle ear?
500
Au. D.
What is a Doctorate of Audiology (Doctor of Audiology)
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