Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Definition:
Students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing have a diagnosis, from an audiologist, which identifies the presence and degree of hearing loss. The Canadian Academy of Audiology defines hearing loss as mild (26–40 decibels), moderate (41–55 decibels), moderate to severe (56–70 decibels), severe (71–90 decibels) or profound (90+ decibels). The degree of hearing loss does not predetermine how students function in auditory, educational and social situations. Students with a moderate hearing loss may function as deaf, but with current technologies, students with severe to profound hearing loss may function as hard-of-hearing. (Learn Alberta, 2016)
Code:
Students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing have a diagnosis, from an audiologist, which identifies the presence and degree of hearing loss. The Canadian Academy of Audiology defines hearing loss as mild (26–40 decibels), moderate (41–55 decibels), moderate to severe (56–70 decibels), severe (71–90 decibels) or profound (90+ decibels). The degree of hearing loss does not predetermine how students function in auditory, educational and social situations. Students with a moderate hearing loss may function as deaf, but with current technologies, students with severe to profound hearing loss may function as hard-of-hearing. (Learn Alberta, 2016)
Code:
- Hearing Disability- Code 55
- Deaf- Code 45
Characteristics/Behaviours:
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What can I do in the classroom?
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Resources/Links:
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/inmdict/html/hearing_loss.html
https://education.alberta.ca/diverse-learners/special-education-statistics/
http://www.ucsfhealth.org/conditions/hearing_loss/signs_and_symptoms.html
http://www.livestrong.com/article/131312-difficulties-deaf-people-face/
http://deafandhearalberta.ca
http://specialed.about.com/od/disabilities/a/deaf.htm
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/inmdict/html/hearing_loss.html
https://education.alberta.ca/diverse-learners/special-education-statistics/
http://www.ucsfhealth.org/conditions/hearing_loss/signs_and_symptoms.html
http://www.livestrong.com/article/131312-difficulties-deaf-people-face/
http://deafandhearalberta.ca
http://specialed.about.com/od/disabilities/a/deaf.htm