Hearing Impairment
Kevan, Tanya, Beth
Discussing
Defining Hearing Impairment Three types of Hearing Impairment Common causes General Information
Some ways to reduce the risk Physical and mental characteristics Modified Activities Safety precautions
Hearing Impairment is.
Hearing impairment, also called deafness or hearing loss, occurs when theres a problem with or damage to one or more parts of the ear.
This can range from having difficulty hearing certain sounds to complete deafness.
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Three Types of Hearing Impairment
Central deafness-is caused by damage to the hearing centers in the brain and is quite rare. Conductive- results from the blockage or interference of sound to the inner ear.
Sensorineural- (most hearing loss) caused by problems of the nervous system in the inner ear.
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Common causes.
Colds Earaches Sinus problems
Childhood Diseases Medications Head Trauma Age
Allergies
Noise Exposures
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General info
The intensity of sound is measured in units called decibels . Any sounds over 80 decibels are considered hazardous with prolonged exposure.
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Some ways to reduce it.
Turn down the volume on your stereo, TV, headset on your Walkman or CD player Wear earplugs if youre going to a loud concert and while working around loud noise such as power tools, jackhammers, and etc.
Get
See your doctor right away if you suspect any problems with your hearing
your hearing tested on a regular basis
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Physical Characteristics.
Physical characteristics of a person with a hearing impairment are slim to none Some people that are hearing impaired may wear a hearing aid in or on the back of their ear Some people might have a deformed ear Some people might say some words differently
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Mental Characteristics
They may feel that people who they talk to lose patience with them because they have to repeat themselves Hearing loss can create feelings of emotional isolation A person may feel that the focus of attention is placed on their disability and that they are not recognized as anything other than a hearing impaired person
Modified Activities
Use pictures when you can to clear things up
Use additional helpers as needed
Attempt to speak only when facing them
Attempt to eliminate noises Give simple directions
Demonstrate rather than describe the activity
Safety precautions
Familiarize
the students with any hazards
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