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Hearing and Learning: A Guide for Helping Children
Hearing and Learning A Guide for Helping Children Author:Donna S. Wayner For children to optimally achieve success in their learning adventure, it is necessary that the attitude and environment are prepared for hearing and learning to occur. If a child has a hearing impairment, the learning process is challenged by the fact that information received is either limited or altered. As a result, the learning experience c... more »an be very stressful and difficult for a child who has a hearing loss, be it mild to profound, fluctuating or stable. Creating a careful learning environment and applying effective communication techniques will maximize learning and socialization to greatly impact a child's overall development. Such effort early in the formative years will make a difference in each child's future, laying the groundwork for success. This guide has been prepared to help make this happen. It is designed for parents, teachers and all who share in the welfare of children with hearing loss. It includes information about hearing and hearing impairment with a wide variety of tips to help a child with hearing loss. A curriculum plan for teachers to help their students understand hearing and hearing loss is included, as well as a program which teaches how to protect hearing. A glossary of terms and suggested readings and resources are included for further reference.« less