Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child? What to do BEFORE School Starts
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Transitioning from the carefree days of summer to the more structured school days is important for all children. But for mainstreamed children with any kind of hearing loss, it is important to do some advance preparations to ensure your child’s smooth transition and successful year. Here are five helpful tips for parents and educators.
1. Meet the Teacher in Advance
If possible, contact the school as soon as possible and inquire if your child can meet his or her teacher in advance of the first day. Often, teachers in mainstream settings have had little or no experience with a deaf or hard of hearing student in their class. An advance meeting can allay fears and clear up misconceptions. One of my daughter’s teachers told me that she was “quaking in her boots” when she learned that she was going to have a deaf child with a cochlear implant in her class. We set up a meeting where we discussed how cochlear implants work, how hearing loss impacts my daughter in school and some of the classroom modifications she would need. Afterward, the teacher was considerably calmer and looking forward to teaching my daughter.
2. Verify that Assistive Devices are Working
Some schools will send out all assistive technology devices for repairs and checks over the summer while others may not. If your child will be using such equipment, don’t leave anything to chance. Call the school and speak with the person responsible for maintaining the equipment and make sure it is in working order. If the technology is new to your child, ask for a brief meeting so that your child can try out the device in advance to save time on the first day of school.
3. Check Your Child’s Hearing and Devices
When was the last time your child had a hearing test? Children with hearing loss should have their hearing tested at least 1 to 2 times a year. If their loss has been progressive, more frequent testing should be considered. Often, when hearing has changed, the hearing aids or cochlear implants they use to help them hear need to be adjusted. By having a hearing test and device adjustments done just prior to the start of school, you are ensuring that your child’s hearing will be at its optimum.
4. Stock Up on Batteries and Spare Parts
Make sure you have plenty of batteries on hand before the start of school. Hearing aid batteries are readily available in most pharmacies but cochlear implant batteries often need to be ordered from the manufacturer. If your child tends to lose or break cochlear implant parts, consider having spare parts on hand to save time when they break or go missing. It is also a good idea to give the school nurse, teacher of the deaf or main classroom teacher a box of extra batteries on the first day of school.
5. Tour a New School
If your child will be starting a new school this year, consider asking for a tour before school starts. New buildings and teachers are overwhelming for many children and possibly more so for students with hearing loss. If your child will be moving from class to class throughout the day, ask for a class schedule in advance and practice the route. The first day of school in the noisy hallways will be easier if your child already knows where his or her classes are and the easiest way to get there.
Do you have a tip for people with hearing loss? Be sure to submit it to the Comments area linked below.
Paula Rosenthal, J.D. has had a life-long hearing loss and is a bilateral cochlear implant recipient as is her daughter. She is the founder of HearingExchange, a blog and resource community for people with hearing loss and their families. She also speaks around the country to organizations and parents about hearing loss and related issues. For more information, read Paula’s complete bio here.
This article is one in a series of Paulas Pearls articles intended to support people with hearing loss and their family members. It can be reproduced under certain conditions. To see a list of available articles, visit the Paula’s Pearls page here and contact Paula for further information.
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May 5th, 2010 at 4:27 am
If he just can't hear you in the truck then maybe you need to get a quieter vehicle.
May 5th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
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May 8th, 2010 at 10:41 am
I can hear up to 17,500 hz…at a regular volume on a headset (20% volume, out of 100)
May 8th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
11 Check Your Dog for Hearing Loss
May 16th, 2010 at 6:10 am
he he he…..She said customers are no longer required…LOL
May 16th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Probably the best would be the Clarity XL-45. It's not inexpensive.
Carl
May 16th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
SKD's Zon Hearing Aid Selected for Cooper-Hewitt's National Design Triennial
May 20th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Hmm, my hearing range is 40-12,000 hz and I’m only 18. Should I get this checked out?
May 21st, 2010 at 7:50 pm
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May 25th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
morgan’s dad is HOT
May 27th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
I'm not sure about any cell phones, but you can get a Phonak Smart Link FM system, which has blue tooth technology, and you can plug your cell phone into it, which will send the signal directly into your hearing aid. You'd have to buy a reciever to attach to your hearing aid as well. This can be expensive, but if you're planning on using your phone a lot it would be worth it. I would suggest you call Phonak's FM division and ask them more about it. Good luck!
May 29th, 2010 at 3:06 am
$6,000 for hearing aids? That’s insane. I’ll just engineer my own for that kind of money.
June 2nd, 2010 at 6:59 pm
morgan’s dad is HOT
June 22nd, 2010 at 5:54 pm
hey i love this vid about Kellie. im profoundly deaf but never heard of Siemens before! Bcuz im on NDCS and i wear Cochlear Implant. Ive heard that Kellie went o Braidwood High school, im amazed! My big bro is deaf too and he used to go there! I really want 2 meet Kellie now, she looks like the person that would be soo kind, nice & helpful! Im happy for you kellie! xx
June 23rd, 2010 at 2:03 am
The Bush Koolaid has that effect on peeps.
July 13th, 2010 at 3:00 am
A bad Miracle Ear hearing aid is "unheard" of.
July 13th, 2010 at 7:44 am
You might want to research blogs on hearing aids or Hearing Planets to see if others have had similar experience and what they've done about it. I'm from Texas where nobody can even buy any medical grade equipment for home use. Only licensed qualified health facilities can, to be sure the sellers' items are up to specs and the buyers use them properly. I hate to say it, but on line it's always Buyer Beware!
August 6th, 2010 at 5:09 am
i lost most of my hearing years ago i had tonsil cancer so from the raditiontreatments i lost most my hearing and my slovia glands i have a hearing aid but there are times even that dosent help it is verry agarvatingfor you and the other people to but as time passes youll get used to it and learn how to cope with it my friend i did good luck to you
August 9th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
RT If u say Justin's ugly, get glasses. If u say he can't sing, get a hearing aid. If u say no one likes him, get a twitter. RT if u agree
August 19th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Because of Ambient Noise, the Potential for Hearing Loss is Greater Than You Think – Room for Debate -
August 26th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
#HearingHelp Effect of Not Wearing Your Hearing Aids