Prepared by:
Heralyn Tabada Alberca
BEED II-3
HEARING IMPAIRMENT
Hearing Impairment -the hearing loss that adversely affects educational performance and thereby makes the child eligible for Special Education. (IDEA)
Hearing Loss -a degree of hearing loss on a continuum for mild to profound.
Hard of Hearing -is a her\aring loss that makes it difficult but not impossible to understand speech through the ear alone, with or without hearing aid.
Deaf
-an individual who is not able to use hearing to understand speech.
Decibels
-measurement of the intensity or loudness of sound.
Age of Onset
Congental
Acquired
Causes of Hearing Impairment
1. Genetics
2. Developmental Abnormalities
3. Toxic reaction to drugs
4. Prematurity
5. Rh incompatibility
6. Birth Trauma
7. Allergies
Types of Hearing Impairment
1. Conductive Hearing Loss- Mild loss in both ears
2. Unilateral Hearing Loss- loss in only one ear
3. Mild Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss- caused by sound not being transmitted to the brain
4. Moderate to Severe Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss- more severe loss in both ears.
Characteristics of Children with Hearing Impairment
Psychological Features
Intellectual ability range similar to hearing peers
Problems with certain conceptualization
Communication
Poor speech production
Limited vocabulary
Problems with language usaged comprehension especially abstract topics
Voice quality problems
Socio-Emotional
Socially immature
Difficulty in making friends
Dependent on teacher’s assistance
Academic
Spelling problems
Limited written language production
Reading ability most significantly affected
STRATEGIES FOR INSTRUCTION
Oral/Aural Approach
Auditory training
Speech reading
Technological Aids
Amplification
EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT
Special Class
Self- Contained Class
Inclusive Setting
TECHNOLOGIES THAT AMPLIFIES SOUND
Hearing Aid
Assistive Listening Devices