Evidenced-Based Practice in Audiology Counseling

Hearing Loss in Children

• The age group that typically experiences hearing loss is around 5-17 years old.

Teacher Knowledge and Skills

• One of the areas of knowledge and skills mentioned for teachers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing is Audiological Management.

Perilingual Hearing Loss

• Perilingual hearing loss typically occurs at birth or shortly after birth.

Aural Rehabilitation Plan

• One aspect of the Aural Rehabilitation Plan is to address the communication and auditory skills of the child.

Professional Musician Limitations

• A common activity limitation experienced by the professional musician is difficulty hearing music pitch.

Auditory Rehabilitation Program

• The component that is NOT included in an Auditory Rehabilitation (AR) Program is medical treatment.

Habilitation Focus

• The primary focus for children in Habilitation is to develop communication and auditory skills.

Adult Auditory Rehabilitation

• The audiologist tends to take the lead for adults in providing Auditory Rehabilitation.

Professional Musician Restrictions

• A common participation restriction faced by the professional musician is social isolation due to hearing difficulties.

Hearing Assistance Technology Systems

• The audiologist is responsible for maintaining Hearing Assistance Technology Systems (HATS) for children.

Evidenced-Based Practice

• The first step in Evidenced-Based Practice is to ask a clinical question.

Importance of Not Excluding Information

• It is important not to exclude information unless requested by the patient to ensure informed decision-making.

Joint Goal Setting

• The purpose of joint goal setting in developing a plan is to collaborate with the patient and family to establish realistic goals.

Shared Decision Making

• A key aspect of Shared Decision Making in healthcare is to involve the patient and family in the decision-making process.

Pragmatics in Language Use

• Pragmatics encompasses the social and cultural aspects of language use.

Difficulties in Acquiring Pragmatics

• Children with hearing loss may face difficulties in acquiring pragmatics due to limited access to language models.

Syntax Issues

• A common performance level issue related to syntax in children with hearing loss is difficulty with sentence structure.

Impact on Speech Development

• The factor that can impact a child's speech development is the quality of the auditory input.

Speech Characteristics

• Speech characteristics of a child at this developmental stage include using short sentences and limited vocabulary.

Family Reaction and Services

• The family's reaction to the diagnosis of hearing loss can impact the extent they look for services.

Sequential-Stage Model of Grieving

• One of the stages in the Sequential-Stage Model of Grieving is denial.

Early Intervention Goal

• A goal of Early Intervention mentioned in the text is to enhance the child's communication skills.

IDEA Regulations

• According to IDEA, a comprehensive evaluation must be done before placement.

Individualized Family Service Plan

• The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) emphasizes a family-centered approach to early intervention.

Service Coordinator Role

• The Service Coordinator assists with coordinating services and supports for the child and family.

Bilingual-Bicultural Communication Mode

• 'Bilingual-Bicultural' communication mode involves using two languages and two cultures.

Cued Speech

• 'Cued Speech' differs from other communication modes in that it uses hand cues to supplement lip reading.

Total Communication

• A key feature of 'Total Communication' is that it combines multiple communication modes, such as speech, sign language, and writing.

Learn about informational counseling techniques for patients with hearing loss, focusing on explaining the condition without using jargon and ensuring patient understanding. Explore how to relate hearing loss to reported problems and use evidence-based strategies for effective communication.