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Addresses unidentified mild hearing loss, hearing loss due to colds or allergies, unilateral hearing loss, and temporary hearing loss as well as the needs of students with more severe hearing loss. The impact that hearing loss has on the learning, language, communication, and social/emotional development of a child cannot be overstated. Information in this module includes identifying and accommodating for hearing loss, factors to consider when choosing a method of communication for the child and family, using amplification, and providing needed services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Target audience: parents, educational interpreters, general education faculty and staff, and those needing a refresher or are new to the field of hearing loss.
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