case study presentation hearing impairment yunfan jiang
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Meeting the Needs of Children and Families:
Part One
Student Name: Yunfan Jiang
Student No: 300620899
Date: Mar 6, 2012
Lily and Her family 4 –year-old Lily has a severe hearing
impairment Her first time in a childcare centre Parents are newcomers to Toronto Parents primarily speak Cantonese, English as
the 2nd language Lily has an older brother aged 6 and a baby
sister aged 6 months
Needs of Lily and Her family
Needs of Lily:Possible separation anxietyAdapt to the environment and daily routine of centerCommunication with teachers and peersHearing impairment treatment Inclusive program to facilitate her development in
physical, cognitive, social, emotional & language Resource available in centerProfessional supporting services outside center (eg.
professional hearing agency)
Needs of Lily and Her family
Needs of family:Language barrierTotally strange surrounding environment Economical strainsLooking for jobHeavy houseworkTime limitedHearing test for the 6-month daughterFinancially, emotionally and psychologically social
support from community services
About Hearing ImpairmentDefinition Losing some hearing in one or both ears. Degree of severity Mild, Moderate, Severe and Profound Types Conductive, Sensory, Mixed and NeuralCharacteristics of severe hearing impairment Can not hear any normal conversation and only a few
sounds of loud speech. Problems with inner ear or connection from the cochlea
to the brain. Can not filter out the background noise.
Meeting Needs within Childcare Setting
Modifications to the physical environmentEnsure good lightingUse photographs, pictures or other methods
to convey informationKeep visual displayers and toys at eye level.Reduce the amount of noise in the classroomModify activities and materials
Meeting Needs within Childcare Setting
Teaching strategiesAllow time for separation anxiety and
transitionsMore observation, positive response and
emotional support Use as many visual aids as possible to
communicate with her positively and warmlyCollaborate with parents and offer support Always face Lily and speak naturally and clearlyEstablish a procedure in case of an emergency.
Meeting Needs within Childcare Setting
Considerations within the larger group:Encourage a positive acceptance of Lily by other
children.Make sure Lily to attend the group activities by
adapting the activities to meet her needs.Facilitate collaboration between Lily and other
children and reinforce social interactionEncourage Lily to express herself by sign languageLearn about related knowledge and adopt
suggestions from audiologist
Referred Agencies and ResourcesCanadian Hearing Society Not-for-profit agency, the leading provider of services, products,
and information for people with hearing impairment (www.chs.ca)
Toronto Children’s Services Provide a broad range of child care services, including fee
subsidy, family resources, special needs resourcing, etc. (ww.toronto.ca/children)
Centre for Information & Community Services Provide a wide range of settlement programs and services for
immigrants. (http://www.cicscanada.com)Family Drop-in Program Children (0-6 years) and their parents participate in creative and
educational activities together. (http://www.bobrumball.org/BRCD/oeyc.html)
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