Exam 1 Flashcards
highest reverberation level
.6 s
loudest expectable level before students enter a classroom
35 dB SPL
signal to noise ratio
speech levels compared to background noise levels
SNR for normal hearing
15 dB
SNR for impaired hearing
20 dB
explaining hearing loss to laymen
mild loss can have significant impact
can affect daily life
miss out on important sounds in conversation especially in noisy environments
how to help laymen get a better understanding of hearing loss
show a short video simulation
give examples of modifications such as hearing aids, fm systems, facing the person when speaking
Children vs adults w/ hearing loss
child with slight hearing loss is more affected than adults with same level
child more impacted
poor listening skills
noisy environments
APD w/o interventions or skills to help themselves
unable to self-advocate
adult less impacted than child with same level
ability to control environment
knowledge to work the tech and financial ability to purchase it
tools and skills to help themselves
purpose of assessments
identifies the individuals hearing needs and challenges
formal assessments
structured
standardized
informal assessments
flexible
based on observation or conversation
importance of assessments
formal assessments ensure thorough investigation
informal allow for adaptability
benefits of formal assessments
ensures coverage of all areas
holistic approach
useful for documenting progress
supports insurance reimbursement
user friendly
disadvantages of formal assessments
subjective: hard to compare
question phrasing can influence responses
may feel like an interview
lacks flexibility
people may not answer honestly
challenges for hearing loss in different situations
face to face
telephone
media
alerting signals
face to face
difficulty understanding speech
telephone
lacks visual cues
media
background noise or unclear sound
alerting signals
inability to hear alarms or warnings
auditory hierarchy
auditory comprehension
auditory identification
auditory discrimination
auditory detection
auditory comprehension
understanding speech (intelligibility)
auditory identification
recognizing sounds
auditory discrimination
differentiating between sounds
sounds vs noise
location of speech
auditory detection
noticing the presence of sound
audibility
patient
needs professional treatment
client
seeks help voluntarily
assessment include
audiological evaluation
speech understanding in quiet and noise
impact of hearing loss on participation
audiological evaluation
assessing hearing levels
body structure/function
formal
speech understanding in quiet and noise
speech and quiet
speech and noise
activities/limitations
formal
impact of hearing loss on participation
participation
informal
social, work, psychological
case history
gather background info
questionnaires
understanding social and emotional impact
compensatory strategies
reduce or offset hearing loss challenges
list compensatory strategies
using hearing aids, reducing background noise
evaluate effectiveness
determine what works best for individual
evaluate deficits
determine how hearing loss affects daily functioning
action plan
address deficits through technological solutions, environmental modifications, behavioral changes
body structure
anatomical area affected
body function
capabilities of the auditory system
activities
tasks the person can perform
participation
engagement in life situations
environment
external conditions affecting communication
personal factors
individual perceptions and behaviors
