Individuals with hearing impairments by Reh Glaw

definition

rehglaw17_ — 2023-12-04 06:09:45 UTC

According to the textbook, hearing impairment is defined as less than normal hearing (either sensitivity or speech understanding) resulting from an auditory disorder.

Characteristics

rehglaw17_ — 2023-12-04 06:13:48 UTC

Individuals with hearing impairments experience issues with regard to social and intellectual development, speech and language, and educational achievement.

Some of their challenges include difficulty hearing and understanding spoken language, relying on visual cues and lip-reading for communication, needing to use hearing aids or other assistive devices, and facing challenges in noisy environments.

Causes

rehglaw17_ — 2023-12-04 06:19:00 UTC

Some individuals may be born with hearing loss, which is known as congenital hearing impairment. This can be due to genetic factors or certain prenatal conditions. Others may acquire hearing loss later in life due to factors such as exposure to loud noises, infections, certain medications, or aging. In some cases, hearing impairment may be a result of a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Treatment/Intervention

rehglaw17_ — 2023-12-04 06:24:39 UTC

If I were to work with a student who has a hearing impairment in my future classroom, I would strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment. To assist with my teaching, I would need a lot of visual aids, like videos with captions and making sure that there is a lot of writing so that they can understand. Challenges I could face are having them participate in class and with communication. The student with a hearing impairment could bring unique strengths to the classroom culture. They may have a different perspective, heightened visual and spatial awareness, and strong problem-solving skills.

Video

rehglaw17_ — 2023-12-04 06:25:59 UTC