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SPED 537 ECSE Methods:Multiple Disabilities. Deborah Chen, Ph.D. California State University,Northridge April 24-25, 2006. Communication Options. Aural/oral (listening and speech) Simultaneous communication (speech and manually coded English)
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SPED 537 ECSE Methods:Multiple Disabilities Deborah Chen, Ph.D. California State University,Northridge April 24-25, 2006
Communication Options • Aural/oral (listening and speech) • Simultaneous communication (speech and manually coded English) • Bilingual/bicultural (American Sign Language as the first language and English as a second language)
Definitions • Cued Speech • American Sign Language (ASL) • Manually Coded English or Signed English • Contact signing or Pidgin Signed English (PSE) • Fingerspelling
Activity • Break up into small groups • Select recorder and facilitator • Discuss benefits and challenges of selected communication method for child who is deaf and his/her family • Share back to class
Who is at Risk for Otitis Media? • Young children (b-6yrs) • Family history • Infection before 12 months of age • Cleft palate • Certain syndromes • Exposure to cigarette smoke • Poor hygiene • Out-of-home-care • Colds, respiratory infections
Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) • May cause hearing loss 15 - 40dB • Average loss 25dB • Affects sound discrimination, differentiating intonation, attention • May affect later language learning
Symptoms of Otitis Media • Fever • Crying • Tugging at ear • Discharge from ear • Irritability • Dizziness • Restlessness • Loss of appetite • Loss of energy • Hearing loss
Facilitating Listening • Increase signal to noise ratio • Seat child 3-5 feet from speaker • Get child’s attention before speaking • Stand still when speaking to child • Stand away from window to reduce glare
Reduce Background Noise • Create areas for small group activities • Install carpets and window coverings to absorb sound • Close doors and windows • Ask children to be quiet when group instructions are being given • No music during talking or listening activities • Provide headsets for listening to music or stories
Characteristics of Motherese • Exaggerated intonation • Animated facial expression • Gestures • Short phrases • Repetition
Speech Discrimination/Comprehension Activity • Write down 1 question that you want to ask a classmate and one word with high frequency sounds- Do not show anyone • Pair up • One person (listener) puts in earplugs • The other person (speaker) stands 10 feet away with a cover (2 sheets or paper or folder) over the mouth and under the nose • Ask question in a quiet voice • Wait for a response and then say the word
Activity (contd) • The listener replies if she heard the question and also repeats the word • If he/she did not hear, speaker moves closer to 6 feet and repeats question and word • Change roles