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What is the Implications?

     As educators, it is important to recognize the children’s uniqueness through their strengths, and support children with their challenges. Educators are in a significant position to notice possible hearing impairments when working alongside these children. It is our duty to create an equitable classroom as all children are presented with the same education, yet in different ways, to enrich and satisfy the child’s way of learning (Presswalla, 2017). Educators need to be alert for the specific behaviours.

Some behaviours to look out for in children that have acquired some spoken language who may be developing hearing loss are:

  • Does not respond when spoken to

  • Looking puzzled when addressed directly with a simple question/request, and tilting head to one side to examine the speaker's face and/or mouth

  • Seems timid and avoids contact with educators and teachers

  • Makes inconsistent or non-relative responses

  • States discomfort or ringing in ears

  • Has an articulation, and either speaks too loud, or too softly

 

(Allen et al., 2011, p.146)

Listed below are the techniques

used:

  • American Sign Language (ASL)

  • Amplification Devices (Hearing Aids)

  • FM Systems

  • Cochlear Implants

  • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

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