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It Matters:It Matters:Understanding Hearing LossUnderstanding Hearing Loss
By Tracey Gregory
1. Have a basic understanding of the mechanics of hearing loss
2. Identify and dispel common misconceptions about hearing loss
3. Increase knowledge of Deaf Culture4. Identify and implement strategies to
improve your communication with Deaf or Hard of Hearing people
Objectives
In Other Word
s…
Types of Hearing Loss
1. Central Auditory Processing Disorder
2. Conductive Hearing Loss3. Hyperacusis4. Dysacusia5. Sensorineural Loss
Limitation in the transmission, understanding and ability to process auditory sound
Central Auditory
Processing
Disorder
Blockage or interference of sound to inner ear
Conductive Hearing Loss
Hyperacusis
Unusual intolerance of ordinary environmental sounds at normal levels
Dysacusia
Damage to hair cell transducers in the cochlea
Sensorineural Loss
1. Acoustic Neuroma2. Otosclerosis3. Ototoxicity4. Meniere’s Disease5. Tinnitus6. Noise Exposure7. Presbycusis
Causes
Acoustic Neuroma
Otoschlerosis
Meniere’s DiseaseMeniere’s Disease
Perception of sound when no actual external noise is present
Noise Induced Hearing Loss is completely preventable
PresbycususPresbycusus
I’ll Just Turn It Up For You..
Sound-a-likes
SS
Filling in the Gaps
AA
HH
II NN GG
KKVVWW
BB
“Hello, my name is__airy”
Sherry?Terry?Perry?Carrie?
“Hello, my name is __airy and I’m f_om __os_ic_ . It’s _airy _i_e to
_eet you. _ow are you _eel_ng __is
_mor_ing?”
?
GG
Environmental NoiseEnvironmental NoiseMakes More Gaps to Makes More Gaps to fillfill
SS
PP
VV
HHCC
TT
Competing speech Competing speech fills gaps with the fills gaps with the wrong sounds wrong sounds
Listening Takes WorkListening Takes Work
Just because I can run around the block, doesn't mean I can run a marathon..
“But you wear Hearing Aids..”
Amplification does not
equal Clarification
I have a new hearing aid
great! What kind is it?
About 3:00
“Can’t you just get that Implant?”
The RisksSurgicalPracticalFinancialEmotional
The Sound
Deafness: The Medical Viewpoint
Deaf CultureDeaf Culture
Communication Tips
Lip Reading
Face the listenerDo not put hand
in front of mouthDo not chew gum
or eat while talking
Talk normallyDo not exaggerate
mouth movements
Do not shout
Improving Improving Communication in Communication in Facility/Hospital Facility/Hospital
SettingSetting Remove from noisy environment Find a well lit area Have their attention before starting conversation Face them while talking Use all assistive devices-including glasses Speak clearly and slowly Give time for a response Write or type Rephrase instead of repeat
Interpreters
It Matters
Don’t Mistake Hearing Loss for Social Awkwardness
Deaf Does Not = Dumb
Incidental Learning
Sources◈http://ahearingloss.com/reading-your-audiogram/◈http://becomingdeaf.wordpress.com/2012/07/24/10-things-you-should-never-say-to-a-deaf-person/◈http://www.nchearingloss.org/howhohhear.pdf◈http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/more-noise-more-hearing-loss-more-isolation.html◈http://limpingchicken.com/2013/05/20/charlie-swinbourne-the-10-incredibly-annoying-habits-of-hearing-people/◈http://www.hearinglikeme.com/facts/what-hearing-loss/what-hearing-loss◈http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochlear_implant http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/ImplantsandProsthetics/CochlearImplants/ucm062843.htm◈http://www.deafculture.com/definitions