Improving The Life Of A Hearing Impaired Child At School

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IMPROVING THE LIFE OF A HEARING IMPAIRED CHILD AT
SCHOOL
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• Hearing loss can put a school age child in a
  completely challenging situation. Performing
  classroom activities, learning new things,
  communicating with teachers and other children in
  class can be far more difficult for a hearing
  impaired child than other kids.
• However, with the right support system and a
  well-though out education plan, the affected
  child can not only learn things without
  difficulties but excel in school.
• Here are a few things that will make sure your
  child thrive at school despite his/her hearing
  impairment.

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Team Up With Your Childs Teachers

• In order to ensure effective education for a
  hearing impaired child, parents must partner with
  the concerned teachers.
• A teacher would act as a strong support for your
  child and thus he/she must know everything about
  them including their needs and conditions.
• The information you share about your affected
  child with the teachers can help them figure out
  how they can meet the needs of your child and
  educate them in an optimal way.

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Include An Experienced Audiologist On The Team

• Not all teachers have experienced working with a
  child who is hard of hearing in the past. Dealing
  with an affected child for the first time in the
  classroom can be a bit challenging for such
  teachers.
• Therefore, it is advisable to have a hearing
  specialist who can easily understand your childs
  needs and help the teachers identify potential
  issues and accommodations that should be
  considered in order to create a suitable
  classroom setting for the child.

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Create A Strategy

• Once your child is ready to start school, you
  would want to meet with his/her teachers, school
  staff and audiologist together to put in place an
  Individualised Education Plan (IEP).
• The strategy would include a thorough guide that
  explains everything from the type of condition,
  vital hearing terminology, hearing aids and
  technology to essential classroom and
  communication accommodations the child may
  require.
• In addition, the plan may comprise special
  academic services depending on the severity of
  your childs hearing loss.

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To End

• In addition to these tips, you can always consult
  with your childs audiologist, teachers and
  school staff to come up with effective strategies
  to help your child enjoy school and get
  everything they need at school.

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Contact Us

• Hearing Aid Specialists SA
• Address 6 Grenfell Street Kent Town ,
  S.A. , 5067
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• Email ID reception_at_hassa.com.au
• Website URL http//www.hassa.com.au/

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