Hearing impairment support?

[pr1nc355sara]

Explanations with examples of the ways of working with parents/families to support a child with a hearing impairment?

I have:
Children and young people with hearing impairments need to use other methods of communication because their hearing is either not very good or completely unusable.

A way to support parents or families with a child that has a hearing impairment could be encouraging or informing them about sign language. Many children and young people with hearing impairments use sign language to communicate their needs and if a family has not already done so it could be beneficial to provide the information for them to learn. Having members of staff that know and understand about sign language is also beneficial.

But I need another one. Please help, this is the last bit of the assignment and I actually have no idea what to write?!

[pr1nc355sara]

Oh, wait, refer them through the GP/HV to a specialist, they may benefit from a hearing aid.

[SamHill]

* using visual cues/planners (we ring a bell and the children all raise their hands and freeze, thus providing an additional cue to one of our children who has hearing impairment)

* ensuring a child can see your face when you are talking, especially if you do a circle time, as they may rely on lip reading and facial expression to some extent (I always ensure the sun is not shining on my face or in the child's face so they can see clearly)

* working with speech therapists, the family and hearing specialists to ensure support given in an appropriate way

* use carpets/cushions to absorb background noises as these can be very distracting for a child with hearing impairment (and be very loud for those with hearing aids thus difficult for them to pick up speech)

* speak very clearly model language back to help promote language development

hope these help! Sam

[lyn c]

[quote=pr1nc355sara;48588]Explanations with examples of the ways of working with parents/families to support a child with a hearing impairment?

I have:
Children and young people with hearing impairments need to use other methods of communication because their hearing is either not very good or completely unusable.

A way to support parents or families with a child that has a hearing impairment could be encouraging or informing them about sign language. Many children and young people with hearing impairments use sign language to communicate their needs and if a family has not already done so it could be beneficial to provide the information for them to learn. Having members of staff that know and understand about sign language is also beneficial.


What about a visual timeline/table of events such as what is going to happen during the time they are in the setting/school.
or PECS (picture Exchange Communication System), you exchange a symbol/photo of objects for the real thing, this way they communicate their needs and wants, they can also make choices such as you put a symbol/photo of marmite or butter and the child makes a choice of which one they want by handing you the symbol/photo.
Maybe use photos for younger children and when they know what they have to do you can change the photos for symbols.

Hope it helps you

Lynne