David Sindrey

KIPA NORTH AMERICA David Sindrey MClSc (Audiology), MClSc (Speech-Language Pathology) David Sindrey is a Lecturer at Western University in the School of Communication Sciences & Disorders. He is a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS Cert. AVT) and a PhD candidate in Hearing Science. His work focuses on hearing science, aural habilitation, and paediatric hearing […]
Personal Hearing Technology – Counseling Hub
Personal Hearing Technology HEARING AIDS Hearing aids are available in a variety of styles and are recommended based upon individual hearing levels, audibility requirements and individual preferences. ConsiderationsIndividual expectations and limitationsOutcome measures Styles of Hearing Aids: Behind-the-ear (BTE) In-the-ear (ITE) In-the-canal (ITC) Completely-in-the-canal (CIC) Receiver-in-the-ear (RITE or RIC) Features of hearing aid technology: Advanced features […]
PEAK – MY RELATIONSHIPS

My Relationships MY RELATIONSHIPS LEGEND – Objectives related to self-determination & self-advocacy AUTONOMY COMPETENCY RELATEDNESS https://kipagroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PEAK-My-Relationships-captions.mp4 Explore the MY RELATIONSHIPS Modules My Relationships Social Communication Out of Class Relationships Cell Phones & Social Media Explore the PEAK Modules My Hearing About My Hearing Difficulties About My Hearing Technology Managing Your Own Hearing […]
PEAK – MY ACTIVITIES

My Activites MY ACTIVITIES LEGEND – Objectives related to self-determination & self-advocacy AUTONOMY COMPETENCY RELATEDNESS https://kipagroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PEAK-My-Activities-captions.mp4 Explore the MY ACTIVITIES Modules My Activites Sports & Extracurricular Activities Personal Safety Driving Career Planning/Job Considerations Explore the PEAK Modules My Hearing About My Hearing Difficulties About My Hearing Technology Managing Your Own Hearing Managing […]
PEAK – MY ADVOCACY

My Advocacy MY ADVOCACY LEGEND – Objectives related to self-determination & self-advocacy AUTONOMY COMPETENCY RELATEDNESS https://kipagroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PEAK-My-Advocacy-captions.mp4 Explore the MY ADVOCACY Modules My Advocacy Advocacy, Efficacy, & Management Communication Repair School’s Understanding of Hearing loss Transitions & Laws Explore the PEAK Modules My Hearing About My Hearing Difficulties About My Hearing Technology Managing […]
PEAK – MY ACCESSIBILITY

My Accessibility MY ACCESSIBILITY LEGEND – Objectives related to self-determination & self-advocacy AUTONOMY COMPETENCY RELATEDNESS https://kipagroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PEAK-My-Accessibility-captions.mp4 Explore the MY ACCESSIBILITY Modules My Accessibility Captioning Options Hearing Peers – In class Health & Safety Online & Virtual Learning Hearing Dogs Explore the PEAK Modules My Hearing About My Hearing Difficulties About My Hearing […]
PEAK – MY HEARING

My Hearing MY HEARING LEGEND – Objectives related to self-determination & self-advocacy AUTONOMY COMPETENCY RELATEDNESS https://kipagroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PEAK-My-Hearing-captions.mp4 Explore the MY HEARING Modules My Hearing About My Hearing Difficulties About My Hearing Technology Managing Your Own Hearing Managing Your Own Health Care Understanding Listening Environments Explore the PEAK Modules My Hearing About My Hearing […]
PEAK – MY WELLNESS

My Wellness MY WELLNESS LEGEND – Objectives related to self-determination & self-advocacy AUTONOMY COMPETENCY RELATEDNESS https://kipagroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PEAK-My-Wellness-captions.mp4 Explore the MY WELLNESS modules My Wellness Bullying Mental Health Explore the PEAK Modules My Hearing About My Hearing Difficulties About My Hearing Technology Managing Your Own Hearing Managing Your Own Health Care Understanding Listening Environments […]
PEAK – My Wellness – Mental Health

My Wellness MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL HEALTH OBJECTIVES: (Competency) What is mental health? Differences between distress, problem and disorder How common is mental distress? Over a 24 hour period, most if not all young people will experience mental distress What are signs of being overwhelmed? Changes in appetite and sleep patterns Fatigue or low energy […]
PEAK – My Wellness – Bullying

My Wellness BULLYING BULLYING OBJECTIVES: (Competency) What is bullying? How do people bully/what does bullying look like? Why is it wrong to bully? Why do people bully? Where are places that bullying might occur? Identify types of bullying → physical, controlling, verbal, emotional, cyber Why might someone with hearing loss be bullied? Who do […]