Audiology
Describe your hearing loss including degree and type
conductive
sensorineural
mild
moderate
profound
severe
normal
rising
sloping
What are four ways to care for your hearing aids and how do you troubleshoot?
clean them
put them in a safe place
put them on the charger
don't let them get wet
keep them away from pets and siblings.
Turn them on and off
connect to microphone
What would you say to someone who asks about your hearing aids?
helps me hear
makes sounds louder
I have hearing loss
Name a difficult listening situation and one repair strategy?
cafeteria, gym, classroom, playground
ask to move closer, go to a quieter spot, use microphone
What is an audiogram?
Hearing test results; shows how much or how little you can hear.
What are the four main parts of the audiogram?
X
O
frequency
volume
What is the name of your clinical audiologist and the IU audiologist?
Dr. Taylor
Hershey
CHOP
ENT lancaster
What is an accommodation?
Extra support to help student perform at the same level as peers; equal opportunity
Your teacher walks around the room a lot, what are some strategies you should use?
turn and face teacher
ask if microphone is on
What sounds CAN you and CANNOT hear?
varies.
What are ways you can protect the hearing you have?
clean ears
not too loud of music
don't stick things in your ear
What are the parts of your FM?
mute
on/off
audio jax
charger
What is an IEP?
legal document stating goals, accommodations.
meeting with families and teachers.
Individualized Education Plan
what is closed captioning and how can it help you?
words on the screen
if you miss what the person is saying, you can read the words.
What would you do if you forgot your hearing aids at home?
listening more
tell teacher
sit closer
speaker louder
what are the types of hearing loss?
conductive
sensorineural
mixed
How would you explain your FM to a nonfamiliar person?
focuses on the teacher's voice
wear it at your heart up and down
What are some goals on your IEP?
hearing goal
What is a communication breakdown?
when you misunderstood something or didn't hear something
What is the difference between your microphone and hearing aid
hearing aid makes all sounds louder
microphone focuses on the teacher's voice.
What are the three sections of the ear?
outer
middle
inner
Name one assistive listening device
hearing aids
microphone
What are some things you like to do and that you are good at?
school
at home
go to quieter space
get the microphone
say it again
What are the responsibilities of the speaker, listener, and environment
speaker - clearly and loudly
listener - look at teacher
environment - quiet