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Notes from Module 1

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Objectives

Describe the basic characteristics of sound

Identify the properties of sound and their psychological equivalents

Identify the three major components of the ear and their specific anatomical structures

Explain the roles of the anatomical structures of the ear in perceiving sound

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Objectives

Identify various outer, middle, and inner ear anomalies that can cause hearing loss

Understand the difference between conductive, sensorineural and mixed hearing loss

Recognize common genetic syndromes associated with hearing loss

Describe non-genetic factors associated with hearing loss

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Include at least five disorders discussed in class. Describe at least 3 disorders. Please include the disorder in your case study assignment. 

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Include at least five disorders discussed in class. Describe at least 3 disorders. Please include the disorder in your case study assignment. 

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Presbycusis: Age related sensorineural hearing loss

Usher Syndrome: Dual sensory impairment, autosomal recessive syndromic hearing loss

Meningitis: infections of the meninges, also known as ear infection. Can be bacterial or viral. Can cause temporary or permanent sensorineural hearing loss.

Meniere’s Disease

Waardenburg Syndrome

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Notes from Module 2

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Module 1 slides

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Notes pt 2

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notes

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Objectives

Identify the major components of hearing aids, cochlear implants, and bone conduction hearing devices

Explain the similarities and differences between hearing aids, cochlear implants, and bone conduction hearing devices

Describe different styles of hearing aids, cochlear implants, and bone conduction hearing devices

Become familiar with the major manufacturers of amplification technology

Understand the candidacy criteria for cochlear implants and bone conduction hearing devices

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Describe the procedures involved in hearing assessment

Explain the procedures used to complete hearing screenings

Distinguish between conductive, sensorineural, and mixed hearing loss

Describe non-genetic factors associated with hearing loss

Describe hearing loss in terms of degree and configuration

Explain air bone gaps and masking

Interpret battery of audiometric test results

Understand distinct characteristics of tympanograms

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Understand the differences between FM and DM devices

Describe the components of FM/DM technology

Become familiar with the terms associated with hearing assistive technology

Understand the need for hearing assistive technology

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Procedures for hearing aid listening check, including tools needed:

-A hearing aid listening tube, or listening stethoscope is used to listen to the hearing aid. This way, another person, typically who is not hard of hearing, can verify that the hearing aid is functioning.

-A hearing aid blower is used to remove extra moisture from the earmold tubing.

-A small device can test the hearing aid battery to ensure it is functioning properly.

-Additionally, there are microfiber cloths, wax remover tools and hearing aid dehumidifiers that can be used to clean/maintain hearing aids.

General parts of a hearing aid:

Earmold, ear hook, microphone, speaker, amplifier and battery.

Troubleshooting tips and techniques

Hearing aids, especially for students, should be checked daily. Listening checks, battery, and earmold fit are all things that should be checked daily

Major hearing aid manufacturers with current technology

Phonak

Advanced Bionics

Med-EL

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Cochlear Implant and Bone Anchored Hearing Aid section

Three cochlear implant manufacturers with current technology for each company

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Cochlear Implant and Bone Anchored Hearing Aid section

Three cochlear implant manufacturers with current technology for each company

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Advanced Bionics: Hires90k

Cochlear Americas: Nucleus 7, 6, Kanso, Sprint body

Med-El: Opus 2, Rondo 2, Sonnet 2

Parts of a cochlear implant

Electrode, internal magnet, external magnet, receiver stimulator, coil, battery pack, microphone, sound processor

Bone anchored hearing aid manufacturers with current technology

The Baha devices by Cochlear America’s

Med El- surgical Samba audio processor and non surgical devices, the adhear

Troubleshooting tips and techniques

Use Cochlear's test rod, plug ears and ask someone to speak

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Modern hearing assistive tech for classrooms: The Roger Touchscreen by Phonak

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Modern hearing assistive tech for classrooms: The Roger Touchscreen by Phonak

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There are many devices that were not mentioned in the lesson, that can be just as beneficial for hard

Of hearing students.

For example: Lesson capture devices, so students can playback lessons.

A smart pen that digitizes notes as they’re being written. Typically a very affordable tool.

Lastly, a vibrating alarm clock so the student can be woken up independently!

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Rhode Island Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 

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Rhode Island Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 

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Welcome | Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CDHH)

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State of Rhode Island, Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing , Executive Department / Established in 1977. Restructured in 1992.

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Homepage - Hearing Loss Association of America

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The Nation’s Voice for People with Hearing Loss

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Rhode Island Assistive Technology Access Partnership 

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Rhode Island Assistive Technology Access Partnership 

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Although not an educational resource, I think social media provides a perspective that lets people see what it is like to live day to day as a person with disabilities.

Accounts: Our Signed World, claudkul, lizzytharris

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Books by people who are hard of hearing/deaf, and others

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Books by people who are hard of hearing/deaf, and others

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10 Must-Read Books by Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard-of-Hearing Authors

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Renowned author and feminist Roxane Gay once said, "Books are often more than just books," and at Inclusive Communication Services, we wholeheartedly agree!