Deafness & Hearing Impairments

Question 1

Conductive hearing loss

Answer 1

• Sound is blocked from
  entering the inner ear
• Caused by a blockage
• Muffled hearing

Question 2

Sensorineural hearing loss

Answer 2

• Inner ear/ nerve is damaged
• difficulty hearing high
  frequency sounds
• Tinnitus

Question 3

STEP FRAMEWORK blindness

Answer 3

S - Limit background, noise/distractions, Well-lit space (lighting)
T - White board for instructions, Flags instead of whistles, Face players while giving instruction
E - Bright coloured objects, Vibrating wrist bands, Flashing lights, Coloured-coded/symbolism
P - Microphone/speaking loudly, Buddy system, Facial expressions & body
language, Sign language

Question 4

Barriers Physical

Answer 4

● Motor Delays
● Low muscle tone
(Hypotonia)
● Physical stigma

Question 5

Barriers Cognitive

Answer 5

● Intellectual disabilities
● Memory and attention
● Speech and Language
Delays

Question 6

Barriers Financial

Answer 6

● Increased financial costs
● Loss of income
● Lack of financial support

Question 7

Barriers Social

Answer 7

● Shunned/excluded from friend groups
● Social stigma around DS
● Private/home schooling

Question 8

Step Framework

Answer 8

S - Reduce distractions, Clear boundaries, Room
for movement
T - Simplify instructions, Increase repetition, Provide more time
E - Adjust size and weight of equipment, Use textured equipment
P - Buddy system & socialization, Smaller groups, Positive reinforcement