audiologic treatment Flashcards
referral to specialists:
ENT, SPL, educators, genetic counselors, psychologists
counseling that involves reporting the results of the hearing evaluation and recommendations (i.e., explaining the audiogram, need for hearing aids, and assistive devices)
diagnostic counseling
counseling that encourages an empathy toward the patient’s feelings about their HL; involves active listening
personal adjustment counseling
support groups:
Hearing Loss Association of America; Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf; National Association of the Deaf
training in the use of auditory and visual cues
speechreading training
visual cues involves awareness of:
facial expressions, body gestures, body movements
communication strategies: Be My Main Man, Honey
be in the same room maintain distance between 3-6 ft minimize noise in the room maximize the room lighting use hearing aids when possible
used for individuals who identify with the deaf culture
“D”
used to describe hearing status or category of HL; do not use the auditory channel for speech reception
“d”
objective measures which are used to determine the efficacy of treatment
outcome measures
signs that are created by the hands and is the primary communication methodology used by the Deaf
ASL
emphasis in the use of auditory channel and hearing aids/cochlear implants; no training in the use of sign language or speechreading
Auditory-Verbal Approach
emphasis in the use of auditory channel and hearing aids/cochlear implants and speechreading training; no training in the use of sign language
Aural/Oral
most popular teaching method for children with severe to profound HL; emphasizes the use of all modalities–signs, audition, hearing aids/CIs, and speechreading–in order to develop communication skills
Total Communication
