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what are some things to consider with TBI?
-assist in breaking down their tasks
-monitor overstimulation
-warm, friendly, environment/atmosphere
-do not "over assist"
what does ITE stand for?
in the ear
true or false: hearing aids restore hearing to normal
false
what are some adaptations that can be made to games and activities for people hard of hearing?
- visible signals are used to assist with distance and noise interface
-don't need to adapt rules for games
-visual signals
what is closed captioning?
allows deaf or hard of hearing people to enjoy the benefits of watching tv with the use of tv captioning decoder. inserts subtitles of dialogue, narration and sound effects for those programs and home videos that provide closed captioning
How to communicate with people who has TBI?
-get their attention
-make sure they're comfortable
-one topic at a time
-timing (give adequate time for a response)
what does ITC stand for?
in the canal
how often should you replace hearing aids?
Approx. 4-5 years
what is accessibility?
promotion of the functional independence of adults with special needs through elimination, to the greatest extent possible, of educational disadvantages resluting from disability
what is interpreting?
the process of re-expression a message originally delivered in one language into another language
it can be congenital or caused by disease (side effects of medication, excessive noise, an accident, or genetic factors)
what are two other types of technical aids?
eye class stem and body aid
what are three assistive listening devices?
-Direct audio input
- FM System (personal or group)
- Infra-red system (personal or group)
what is the visual alert systems that alert deaf and hard of hearing people to sounds such as fire alarms, smoke detectors, door bells, alarm clocks, door knocks, telephone rings
Alert Systems
what is the definition of deaf?
people who are deaf are individuals whose sense of hearing is non functional for ordinary purposes of living and whose primary made of communication is visual rather than auditory
what does it mean to be deaf?
language is the biggest difference between hard of hearing and deaf. Sign language is the preferred language of the deaf
what does CROS stand for?
Cros Hearing Aid
what are three other aids?
- telephone
- portable amplifier
-captioning
form of sign language that employs hand signals to convey concepts, phrases, and finger spelling. Employs facial expressions and body language to convey nuances of meaning or to make a complete statement along with a sign
what is hard of hearing?
refers to a person with any level of hearing loss, from mild to profound, whose primary method of communication is the spoken language
what does BTE stand for?
behind the ear
what is the first thing to do if someone complains they're hearing less than normal from their aid?
replace the hearing aid battery
what are some tips on communication?
-speak directly to the person and do not over enunciate
-speak slowly and clearly
- speak in normal tone of voice unless asked to speak louder
what is assistive listening devices (ALD)?
refers to electronic or mechanical aid to hearing. The device or system is a piece of equipment that enhance the reception of auditory signals
what is a hearing aid?
battery powered amplification device which comes in various models. The ear mold is placed inside the ear to direct sound waves, picked up by the aids microphone, into the ear canal