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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
...easier to hear sounds, understand speech, and connect with others. Some common...microphones and noise reduction to help hear speech better in noisy environments. Cochlear...internal part that sends signals to the inner ear and brain. They require training...cochlear implants are able to understand speech and environmental sounds....
Understanding Hearing Impairments and Beyond
Special Needs > Hearing Impairments

Understanding Hearing Impairments and Beyond

By Nora Bloom
...person's ability to perceive sounds and understand speech is reduced. It can range from mild to profound...outer or middle ear), sensorineural (damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve), and mixed (a combination...hearing loss may include difficulty understanding speech, frequently asking others to repeat themselves,...
App of the Day: Reading Comprehension Camp
Assistive Tech > Apps

App of the Day: Reading Comprehension Camp

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...Comprehension Camp Jonathan Fernandes taught high school English at an inner city school in Dallas for seven years before joining the staff at Smarty...which was founded by his wife, Barbara. Smarty Ears focuses primarily on speech therapy apps but the products offered by the company range from AAC apps...
Using “Inner Speech” May Help Autism
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum

Using “Inner Speech” May Help Autism

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...ability for “inner speech,” which...ability for “inner speech,” which is the...Most people use inner speech to problem...people use inner speech to problem solve,...seven they use inner speech to work...they use inner speech to work through...often do not use inner speech when...not use inner speech when they are...helpful.” Lack of inner speech may also...Lack of inner speech may also contribute...
Mobility Equipment Maintenance: Keeping Wheelchairs and Walkers Safe
Assistive Tech > Mobility

Mobility Equipment Maintenance: Keeping Wheelchairs and Walkers Safe

By Dr. Fiona Maddox
...sidewall: if it gives more than a quarter inch, add air. Solid tires don't need air, but check tread depth. When the tread is worn smooth or you see the inner core showing through, schedule replacement. Worn tires reduce traction on ramps and smooth floors. Brakes. Engage the brakes and try to roll the chair....
Selecting Aids for Specific Hearing Impairments
Assistive Tech > Hearing

Selecting Aids for Specific Hearing Impairments

By Diana Foster
...preventing sound from reaching the inner ear. Common causes include earwax buildup,...Hearing Loss: Results from damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or nerve pathways from...(cochlea) or nerve pathways from the inner ear to the brain. Presbycusis (age-related...both the outer or middle ear and the inner ear or nerve pathways. Recognizing...
When Calls the Heart on Hallmark Channel – A Movie for the Whole Family
Lifestyle > Recreation

When Calls the Heart on Hallmark Channel – A Movie for the Whole Family

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...nothing. When Elizabeth gets her teaching degree, she is offered a post in a small western frontier town. Elizabeth is fearful. She has a lot of inner fears and isn't sure she can survive in the rough and tumble world of the frontier. Her mother is against her daughter going out west, and her sister...
House of Versace – A Lifetime Original Movie
Lifestyle > Recreation

House of Versace – A Lifetime Original Movie

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...beginning, the movie shows the love and hate relationship between the siblings, especially Gianni and Donatella. After Gianni is murdered, Donatella fights inner demons to prove she can be a great designer, but always feels she will never achieve the greatness of her late brother. While relying on drugs, Donatella...
The Sword in the Stone 50th Anniversary Edition Combo Pack
Lifestyle > Recreation

The Sword in the Stone 50th Anniversary Edition Combo Pack

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...happen. He teaches the boy that true power is in higher learning and sets to improve Arthur's knowledge of the world. Along the way, Arthur learns his inner strength. ...
The Journey of the Parent with a Special Needs Child
Parenting > The Early Years

The Journey of the Parent with a Special Needs Child

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...parents of children with special needs. However, there are times when you may want to seek the help of a neutral person who can help you reflect on your inner most emotions and experiences, regardless of how 'un-mommy like' they may be. It's okay to admit to yourself, and out loud to another person, that this...
FDA Approves First-Ever Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing Loss, Available for Free
News > Research

FDA Approves First-Ever Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing Loss, Available for Free

By Lucas Johnson
...protein critical for transmitting sound signals from inner hair cells to the auditory nerve. When both copies...functional copy of the OTOF gene directly into the inner ear using a dual adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector....The gene therapy restores otoferlin production in inner hair cells, which allows auditory signals to reach...
Special Needs App of the Day: Cretaceous Dinosaurs
Assistive Tech > Apps

Special Needs App of the Day: Cretaceous Dinosaurs

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...must-have. As part of a dinosaur trilogy, the apps explore the worlds of the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous Periods. Follow friends Ansel (an inter-galactic travel photographer) and Clair (a clever Virtoosian robot) as they explore the dinosaurs and environments of the Cretaceous Period. The app...

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