12 Questions
What is the purpose of the Speech banana graph mentioned in the text?
To depict what can be heard at different hearing levels
Which component of a hearing aid converts acoustic signals to electric signals?
Microphone
What is a characteristic of analogue hearing aids as mentioned in the text?
Limited manipulation and sound directionality
Why are behind the ear hearing aids necessary according to the text?
When more power is required
What is a key difference between linear amplification and non-linear amplification as per the text?
Non-linear amplification requires brain control over sounds
When did digital hearing aids start being available in the NHS according to the text?
Around 10-15 years ago
What is the main difference between Partially Hearing Units (PHU) and Deaf Bases?
PHU are for children who are too deaf for normal schools but too hearing for deaf schools, while Deaf Bases are areas within mainstream schools where deaf kids are segregated.
What is one advantage of attending a Deaf school?
Being surrounded by other deaf students to relate to.
Which type of school may have smaller class sizes, usually with around 10 students per class?
Deaf schools
What is the main focus of Oralism education for deaf children?
Teaching deaf children to speak.
What is the key feature of Cued Speech in helping individuals with hearing difficulties understand language and literacy?
Combining hand shapes with mouth movements to distinguish parts of spoken language.
What distinguishes Signed Supported English (SSE) from British Sign Language (BSL)?
SSE uses signs in English word order, while BSL is a visual collection of signs and symbols.
This quiz presents an overview of education options for deaf children, including mainstream schools, partially hearing units, deaf bases, oralism education, manualism, bilingualism, and total communication. Test your knowledge on the various educational approaches for children with hearing impairments.
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