My Hearing
ABOUT MY HEARING DIFFICULTIES
ABOUT MY HEARING DIFFICULTIES
OBJECTIVES: (Competency)
- What degree of hearing loss do you have?
- What type?
- One ear? Both ears?
- The reason for my hearing loss is…
- What is the graph of your hearing called?
- What do the x’s and o’s mean?
- What kinds of sounds can/can’t you hear?
OBJECTIVES: (Autonomy)
- If someone asked me about my hearing loss, how do I explain it to them?
- How do I explain to others about what sounds/situations are easier and harder to hear?
- When do I choose to tell others about my hearing loss? How do I do this?
- If I choose not to disclose, what strategies do I use to manage my communication?
- What might motivate me to tell others about my hearing loss?
- How do I let others know about my interests, desires, and preferences?