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Assistive Technologies Transforming Communication for the Hearing Impaired
Assistive Tech > Hearing

Assistive Technologies Transforming Communication for the Hearing Impaired

By Diana Foster
...preferences. Common types include behind-the-ear, in-the-ear, and completely-in-canal...types include behind-the-ear, in-the-ear, and completely-in-canal styles. Hearing...part that sends signals to the inner ear and brain. They require training to...the inner ear and brain. They require training to learn to interpret the signals as...
Special Needs App of the Day: Jellybean Tunes
Assistive Tech > Apps

Special Needs App of the Day: Jellybean Tunes

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...tap on a note, it makes a piano sound of that note, which also encourages ear training and stimulates auditory learning. In addition to recreating familiar...on a note, it makes a piano sound of that note, which also encourages ear training and stimulates auditory learning. In addition to recreating familiar tunes...
What to Expect at Your Child's First Speech Therapy Appointment
Therapies > Speech

What to Expect at Your Child's First Speech Therapy Appointment

By Caroline Harris
...right documents saves time and gives the therapist context before they meet your child. Bring: Medical history: Any records related to hearing tests, ear infections, or developmental screenings Developmental milestones: When your child first babbled, said first words, started combining words. If you don't...
The Pain Your Child Can't Tell You About: A Parent's Guide to Recognizing Discomfort in Nonverbal Children
Medical > Pediatrics

The Pain Your Child Can't Tell You About: A Parent's Guide to Recognizing Discomfort in Nonverbal Children

By Dr. Opal Stenson
Your child has been unusually fussy for three days. They're pulling at their ear, refusing to eat, and crying during diaper changes. You call the pediatrician. The nurse asks if your child can tell you where it hurts. They can't....
FM Systems and Classroom Listening Technology: An IEP Guide for Parents
Assistive Tech > Hearing

FM Systems and Classroom Listening Technology: An IEP Guide for Parents

By Professor Leo Graham
...they are in a quiet setting. The teacher's voice arrives at your child's ear at roughly the same volume as the HVAC hum, chairs scraping, and the students...voice is captured close to the source and transmitted directly to the child's ear, bypassing room acoustics entirely. The practical result is a signal-to-noise...
Hearing Technology for Children: From Hearing Aids to Cochlear Implants
Assistive Tech > Hearing

Hearing Technology for Children: From Hearing Aids to Cochlear Implants

By Diana Foster
...sound and deliver it through the outer and middle ear. For children, behind-the-ear (BTE) models are the...the outer and middle ear. For children, behind-the-ear (BTE) models are the most durable and practical form...They accommodate the changing size of a child's ear canal through growth and are compatible with FM and...
Assistive Technologies to Enhance Communication for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Assistive Tech > Hearing

Assistive Technologies to Enhance Communication for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

By Diana Foster
...speech better. Hearing aids come in different styles that fit in or behind the ear. Cochlear implants are for people with more severe hearing loss. They send...send signals directly to the hearing nerve, bypassing damaged parts of the ear. A doctor does surgery to put in the implant. Both hearing aids and cochlear...
Understanding Hearing Impairments and Beyond
Special Needs > Hearing Impairments

Understanding Hearing Impairments and Beyond

By Nora Bloom
...including conductive (problems with the outer or middle ear), sensorineural (damage to the inner ear or auditory...middle ear), sensorineural (damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve), and mixed (a combination of both)....refer you to an audiologist or otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat doctor) for more testing. A hearing...
Selecting Aids for Specific Hearing Impairments
Assistive Tech > Hearing

Selecting Aids for Specific Hearing Impairments

By Diana Foster
...the outer or middle ear, preventing sound...reaching the inner ear. Common causes include...buildup, fluid in the ear, or damage to the...bones in the middle ear). Sensorineural...damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or nerve...pathways from the inner ear to the brain. Presbycusis...the outer or middle ear and the inner ear...ear and the inner ear or nerve pathways....
Navigating Mobility Limitations: International Angelman Day Awareness
Special Needs > Mobility Limitations

Navigating Mobility Limitations: International Angelman Day Awareness

By Sophia Nguyen
...lives of the individuals using them. One such innovation is the emergence of advanced bone conduction hearing aids, which bypass the outer and middle ear to directly stimulate the cochlea, providing clearer sound perception for individuals with Angelman Syndrome and other mobility-related...
Easy Children’s Songs to Learn on Guitar
Lifestyle > Recreation

Easy Children’s Songs to Learn on Guitar

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...G7 is a way to get jumpstarted. First, tune your guitar. If you do not know how, visit an online tuner, but you will have to learn how to use your ear to match the notes you hear from your computer. In standard tuning, the strings of the guitar are tuned to E A D G B and e from low to high. Most children's...
To Worry or Not to Worry: Your Child’s Development
Parenting > The Early Years

To Worry or Not to Worry: Your Child’s Development

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...babbling, or responding to sounds. This would be an indication for immediate medical attention, because these types of symptoms may occur with untreated ear infections, as well as several other completely treatable...

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