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Children learn through their interactions with others. Available research speaks to the impact that a unilateral hearing loss has on speech and language development in young children. A primary problem with hearing loss is that it interferes with sound access to the brain, precluding or diluting auditory capabilities (Musiek, 2009) One ear does not provide adequate hearing in many situations. Intervention for a child with hearing loss has two components: understanding appropriate technology that may assist with providing the child’s brain with access to the full range of auditory information, and providing the child and family with an abundance of developmentally appropriate interaction activities. This session will provide the participants with increased knowledge on etiologies of a unilateral hearing loss, candidacy and recommended protocol for using assistive listening technology, and effective interventions for families with young children with this type of hearing loss.
PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND THE FULL DAY OF THIS CONFERENCE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE ATTENDANCE CREDIT FOR THIS SESSION
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