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State of Illinois Pat Quinn, Governor Dept. of Human Services Michelle Saddler, Secretary

ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF 125 Webster, Jacksonville, IL. The mission of the Illinois School for the Deaf is to educate students who are deaf or hard of hearing to be responsible, self supporting citizens. ISD website: www.illinoisdeaf.org 217-479-4200.

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State of Illinois Pat Quinn, Governor Dept. of Human Services Michelle Saddler, Secretary

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  1. ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF 125 Webster, Jacksonville, IL The mission of the Illinois School for the Deaf is to educate students who are deaf or hard of hearing to be responsible, self supporting citizens. ISD website: www.illinoisdeaf.org 217-479-4200 State of IllinoisPat Quinn, Governor Dept. of Human ServicesMichelle Saddler, Secretary Illinois School f/t Deaf Dr. Janice Smith-Warshaw, Supt.

  2. ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF OUTREACH FREE training and consultation in support of Illinois children who are deaf or hard of hearing ISD Outreach website: www.bit.ly/ISDOutreach Like us on Facebook! bit.ly/isdoutreach 217-479-4393 State of IllinoisPat Quinn, Governor Dept. of Human ServicesMichelle Saddler, Secretary Illinois School f/t Deaf Dr. Janice Smith-Warshaw, Supt.

  3. The Impact of Hearing Loss …or “A Little Hearing Loss is a Big Thing”

  4. Objectives The audience will: • Understand “a little hearing loss is a big thing” • Be aware of “red flag” behaviors • Learn accommodation strategies • Better understand how to work with an educational interpreter

  5. From Oliver Sacks “Seeing Voices” “Unless special measures are taken, the average deaf child will have only fifty to sixty words at the age of six, whereas the average hearing child has three thousand.”

  6. And... “If communication goes awry, it affects the intellectual growth, social intercourse, language development, and emotional attitudes, all at once, simultaneously and inseparable.”

  7. A Word About Words • Deaf vs. deaf • Dumb vs. mute • Hearing Impaired • “People first” language • Decibel (dB)

  8. Degrees of Hearing Loss • Normal Hearing • Mild Hearing Loss • Moderate Hearing Loss • Severe Hearing Loss • Profound http://www.firstyears.org/lib/howtoread.htm http://firstyears.org/lib/hearloss.htm

  9. Spelling Test Listen carefully!

  10. A mild hearing loss can cause a child to be a grade level behind in reading and math! Max Stanley Chartrand Ph.D., Health & Human Services/Research in Commuunicative Disorders

  11. A child with a mild hearing loss can pass the school hearing screening!

  12. “Children with a unilateral hearing loss are 10 times as likely to be held back at least one grade level compared with children with normal hearing.” Self Help for Hard of Hearing

  13. Ear Infections • Can cause a mild hearing loss • Recurring incidence • Allergies • Symptoms

  14. So…. ….What would you have missed in your household this morning if you couldn’t hear?

  15. It’s more than a hearing loss… It means losing the ability to connect with those around you. Input for developing speech/language Communication Language Academic and social skills

  16. Think about it! Linguistic structures Optimum language learning Early identification

  17. Impact of Hearing Loss • Normal • Mild • Moderate 1 year 2.0 years 2.9 years Degree of Loss Language Delay

  18. Impact of Hearing Loss • Moderate/Severe • Severe • Profound 3.5+ years Degree of Loss Language Delay

  19. Impact of Hearing Loss

  20. Impact in the classroom Teacher’s voice Acoustics Academic performance (MARRS Project 1979-93)

  21. Amplification • Hearing aids • Cochlear implants http://hesp.ent.uci.edu/drupal/node/13

  22. Amplification • FM systems • Sound field systems

  23. Red Flag Behaviors • Inattentive • Asks for repetition • Speech, language problems • Allergies, colds, ear infections

  24. More Red Flag Behaviors • Omits endings “sh”, “s”, “th”, “f” • Very visual • Inconsistent hearing • Answers unrelated to questions

  25. Even More Red Flag Behaviors • Ear pain; tugs ear • Poor balance • Loud noises are painful • Short attention span

  26. Still More… • Distractible • Immaturity • Fails to follow directions • Loses place while reading

  27. Not done yet…. • Strains to listen, favors one ear • Uses inappropriate speaking behavior • Watches speaker’s face more than normal

  28. What if you suspect a hearing loss? Refer to the school nurse for screening Parents can also ask for a referral to the school nurse an audiologist an ENT (eye, ear, nose and throat doctor)

  29. Educational Responsibilities IDEA requires: Special needs be considered Individual Education Plan (IEP) A Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

  30. Educational Responsibilities IDEA requires: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) US Dept. of Education Public Act 093-0282

  31. In the Classroom Tips: • Attitude • Educate class on hearing loss • Encourage class participation • Encourage interaction Adapted from Daniel Ononiwu, Deaf Education Consultant

  32. In the Classroom Tips: Seating Environmental noise Stand still! Adapted from Daniel Ononiwu, Deaf Education Consultant

  33. In the Classroom Tips: Talking Face student Stand away from windows/bright lights Speak at moderate pace Use normal mouth movements Indicate when others are talking Adapted from Daniel Ononiwu, Deaf Education Consultant

  34. In the Classroom Tips: Talking Facial hair Intelligibility Rephrase Covering face Adapted from Daniel Ononiwu, Deaf Education Consultant

  35. In the Classroom Tips: Announcements Vocabulary Give material in advance Captioned videos Written tests Adapted from Daniel Ononiwu, Deaf Education Consultant

  36. In the Classroom Tips: Check for understanding Visual fatigue Emergencies Note taker Interpreter Adapted from Daniel Ononiwu, Deaf Education Consultant

  37. Educational Interpreters Trained professionals ISBE Approval Standards Code of Ethics Convey ALL interactions Do not add/delete information Do not offer opinions

  38. Educational Interpreters Questions for you! Is it easy to learn using an interpreter? Are the interpreter’s skills important? Quality of education Student success

  39. Role of the Educational Interpreter Levels of Responsibility Interpreter Young child High School Student

  40. Educational Interpreters CANNOT Assume teacher/aide responsibilities Be responsible for managing or disciplining the class Be responsible for disciplining the student who is deaf or hard of hearing

  41. Working with an Interpreter Tips: Look at the student when speaking Use normal tone/speed Use the first/second person only Correct: “Did you understand the story?” Incorrect: “Ask her if she understood the story.”

  42. Tips Lag time Clarification Positioning Working with an Interpreter

  43. Tips Visual Information Attention Notes Worksheets Visual Fatigue Working with an Interpreter

  44. Summary Even a little hearing loss can be a big thing. Hearing loss impacts language development, academic growth, communication, and social-emotional development. Early identification and intervention is key to keeping children with a hearing loss on track. Amplification can be specific to an individual or provided as a classroom intervention. Connecting the dots of red flag behaviors can aid with early identification.

  45. Summary Every student has the right to a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. Classroom accommodations should be implemented as soon as a hearing loss is identified. Illinois School for the Deaf Outreach provides free resources and training to schools (with CPDUs), communities, and parents throughout the state of Illinois.

  46. Questions? Thank you for your time and attention!

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