Hearing loss puts a child's normal speech and language development in jeopardy. It is imperative that any hearing impairment be identified by the toddler years.
When a student with a hearing disability or deafness is assigned to a class, a sign language interpreter may be necessary. Here are some tips on how to work with one.
Available hearing technology can amplify sound, reduce background noise, and increase signal-to-noise ratios so the hearing-impaired can listen better in class.
Vocal volume, listening distance, and background noise are the three major classroom factors to be considered when teaching a child with special hearing needs.