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Identifying Hearing Loss in Children
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.
How to Work with a Sign Language Interpreter
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.
Working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
English to ASL Interpreter Mary Buckley talks about what it takes to work successfully with deaf and hard of hearing students of all ages.
Assistive Listening Devices in the Classroom
Available hearing technology can amplify sound, reduce background noise, and increase signal-to-noise ratios so the hearing-impaired can listen better in class.
Learning Difficulties for the Hearing Impaired
Vocal volume, listening distance, and background noise are the three major classroom factors to be considered when teaching a child with special hearing needs.
Signing Christmas Carols for Preschoolers
Learning to sign Christmas songs in the classroom is a holiday activity that all students regardless of hearing ability will benefit from.