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¡Auditory System¡What is a conductive hearing loss?¡Treatments and technology¡Developmental impact¡Classroom strategies and accommodations
ROADMAP
PERMANENT
¡ Absence /malformation of outer ear or middle ear due to Microtia or Atresia
FLUCTUATING
¡ Fluid in the ear –colds/allergies
¡ Eustachian Tube swelling or infection
¡ Otitis Media¡ Impacted ear wax¡ Perforated ear drum
A FEW CAUSES OFCONDUCTIVE HEARING LOSS
¡ Social and Emotional Development § · May experience difficulties in socializing due to language delays and
inability to understand some conversations § · Children may lack confidence in initiating and participating in social
interactions § · Difficulties in hearing may arise in noisy, social interactions
¡ Physical Development § · Hearing problems due to ear infections may cause associated
problems with balance § · Balance may affect ability to co-ordinate gross motor skills
¡ Language and Communication Development § · Language development may be delayed § · Speech sounds may be unclear § · Children may speak with a nasal or flat tone
¡ Cognitive Development § · May be effected by lack of ability to interact in some experiences and
language delays
POSSIBLE IMPACTS ON DEVELOPMENT
¡ Listening bubble is best utilized between 4-6ft. ¡ Comprehension checks: regarding directions
given or classroom context.
LISTENING BUBBLE & COMPREHENSION CHECKS
¡Acoustic tiles¡Curtains/tapestries¡Rugs/carpets¡Specialized lighting¡U-shape seating¡Aware of light
source¡Reduce visual
distractions
ACOUSTIC ENVIRONMENT & PREFERENTICAL SEATING
¡Turn taking¡Repeating student
responses¡FM System¡Sound field system¡ Pre/post teaching¡Repeat or rephrase
¡Enhance speech reading conditions
¡Reduce auditory distractions
¡Obtain students attention prior to speaking
¡Listening breaks
ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES & ACCOMODATIONS