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My Hearing
ABOUT MY HEARING TECHNOLOGY
ABOUT MY HEARING TECHNOLOGY
OBJECTIVES: (Competency)
What make of hearing aids/cochlear implants do you use
What model of DM system do you use?
Why do you use one?
The name of the place I get my hearing aids is:
What are the parts of your hearing device (earmold, tubing, magnet, etc)
How often do you need a new earmold? How do you know? How do you clean it?
What size batteries do you use?
How often do you charge your DM system?
Who can help me talk to my classroom teachers to facilitate their understanding of hearing loss and required accommodations?
OBJECTIVES: (Relatedness)
Do I know others that wear similar hearing technology?
How important is it for me to know others that wear hearing technology?
Do I feel comfortable explaining my hearing technology to my friends? To others in my school?
OBJECTIVES: (Autonomy)
Why do I choose to, or not choose, to be responsible for my hearing technology?
What do I need to know to allow me to be responsible for my hearing technology?
Why do I choose to wear or not to wear my hearing technology? What motivates me to wear it or not wear it?
What frustrates me about my hearing technology?
What are the benefits and limitations of my hearing technology in my important communication environments?
ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES
Listening Fun Resources ($)
On Teachers Pay Teachers
Parts of Hearing Devices
Race to the Brain Game – Supporting Success
for Students with HL
Boom Cards:
What’s My Hearing Loss?
Rule the School
Hearing Aid/DM Bingos
Manufacturer pediatric books
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