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a condition in which a child or adolescent is unable to detect or distinguish the range of sounds at the level normally possible by the human ear.
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Hearing loss
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Hearing loss resulting from damage to the processing centers of the brain.
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Auditory processing disorder
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When hearing loss effects one ear?
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Unilateral
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When hearing loss effects two ears?
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Bilateral
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What are some varieties of hearing loss.
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Location of damage (outer, middle, inner, auditory nerve)
Wheater it affects one or both ears. Extent of impact on communication. Chronicity-how chronic the hearing loss is Timing-Cogenital, prelingual, acquired, postlingual |
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Hearing loss and communication
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It varies in how in effects speech. Affects ability to develop relationships, succeed academically, and be involved with extracurricular activities. Can result in delayed receptive and expressive speech and language development, can affect any domain of language.
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Why is the term hearing loss prefered?
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Focuses solely on the present physical condition
Carries no connotation regarding impairment, disability, or handicap |
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How many infants are born with hearing loss?
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5 to 6 out of every 1000 infants born with hearing loss.
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How is pediatric hearing loss classified?
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Etiology
Manifestation Impact Severity |
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Etiology of hearing loss
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A. Genetic or environmental cause
B. Age or onset C. Type of loss |
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Transmitted from parents to offspring, autosomal dominant or a autosomal recessive
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Genetic cause of hearing loss
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Exposure to noise, sudden exposure to noise or sudden change in air pressure
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Environmental hearing loss
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Genetic disorders, Rh incompatibility, infection or disease, trauma, anoxiz, ototoxic drugs, middle ear infections, infections, trauma,
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Age of onset hearing loss
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Identifies the auditory structures that are affected.
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Type of hearing loss
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Conductive loss
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Damage to the outer or middle ear. A type of hearing loss
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Sensorineural loss
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Damage to the cochlea or auditory nerve
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Types of pediatric hearing loss
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Conductive Hearing loss
Sensorineural Hearing Loss Mixed hearing loss |
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Conductive Hearing Loss
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Attenuation or reduction of sounds, usually is tempory
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Sensorineural Hearing loss
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Most common type of hearing loss
Decrease in loudness and speech perception |
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Mixed hearing loss
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Both permanent reduction of sound and temp loss of hearing
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What are some aplification and listening devices?
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Hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and cochlear implants
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