Hearing Loss
What is it called when someone has hearing loss in both ears?
Bilateral hearing loss
What is the most important button teachers should know about on the FM?
The mute button
The teacher turns away and you miss the directions. What could you do?
Ask them to repeat, ask a friend
Name a time when you advocated for yourself
I....
What is it called when someone has hearing loss in only one ear?
Unilateral hearing loss
Name one place the FM should be used
In class, on field trips, during assemblies
Name a time when you taught someone something new about hearing loss, hearing aids or the FM
I...
What is one of the degrees of hearing loss?
Mild, moderate, moderately-severe, severe, profound
What's something different about the new version of the FM?
Built in microphone, touchscreen, omni-directional mic
Remind them how to wear the FM correctly
Name a goal you have for yourself for next year - (hearing aids, FM, pass around mic)
How did Cece Bell lose her hearing in the book El Deafo?
She became sick with meningitis
Who do you take the FM to to be programmed?
The audiologist
Brings the teacher's voice right to my hearing aids, helps when there is background noise and when it is hard to hear
Name the most challenging listening situation for you
I think...
What is one thing that you can do when you find out you have a hearing loss?
Learn sign language, get hearing aids, get cochlear implants, get a Baha
What is the official name for the new FM?
Roger Touchscreen
How would you teach someone new how to wear the FM
Put the neck loop over your head, adjust the microphone (using 'Y' shape with hand), mute when talking to others
What advice would you give to a new student with hearing loss?
I would say...