This module builds on what you learned in the TAP Preprogrammed hearing aids module.
دستورالعمل
Read on to learn about providing programmable hearing aids for children.
Impact of hearing aids
Hearing aids help children with hearing loss to hear speech and sounds in their environment.
Hearing aids can reduce the effect of hearing loss. They support a child’s:
- Learning at school
- Socialising and friendships
- Speech and language development.
Assessment for hearing aids
- Children five years and older can be assessed and fitted with programmable hearing aids
- Children under five years of age can also use programmable hearing aids. However, they require assessment from a person with more specialist training. Refer to an ear and hearing professional.
با بصیر آشنا شوید
Basir is six years old and goes to school with his five year old sister, Siti. Basir’s teacher noticed he was quiet at school and did not put his hand up to answer questions. Basir was identified with hearing loss after a school screening programme.
After a hearing test, with permission from his parents, Basir was fitted with programmable hearing aids. Now he is more talkative at home and participating in class.
سوال
با سهیلا آشنا شوید
سهیلا دو ساله است و با مادر، پدر و سگشان زندگی می‌کند.
او وقتی سگش پارس می‌کند، واکنشی نشان نمی‌دهد و نگاه نمی‌کند. او هنوز هیچ کلمه‌ای نگفته است.
Would you continue to assess Suhaila for hearing aids?
پاسخ خیر درست است!
Suhaila is under five years of age. She should be referred to an ear and hearing professional for an assessment.
Assessment for hearing aids requires a hearing test.
Before carrying out a hearing test for children complete an ear health screen to check both their ears are healthy.
Ear problems can affect a child’s ability to hear. Many ear problems can be treated and the child’s hearing improved or fully restored.
اندازه گیری کم شنوایی
Children with hearing loss cannot hear as well as children with normal hearing.
The results of a hearing test can be graded to six different levels for each ear.
| درجه | میانگین | توصیه |
| در محدوده طبیعی | میانگین کمتر از 20 دسی‌بل | بزرگسالان و کودکان: نیازی به سمعک نیست. مراقبت از گوش را آموزش دهید. در صورت مشاهده تغییر در شنوایی یا سلامت گوش، ظرف ۱ سال یا زودتر، ارزیابی مجدد انجام شود. |
| کم شنوایی خفیف | میانگین 20-34 دسی‌بل | کودکان: شنوایی کمکی بزرگسالان: پایش و ارزیابی مجدد در عرض ۱ سال. آموزش مراقبت از گوش. |
| کم شنوایی متوسط | میانگین ۳۵-۴۹ دسی‌بل | بزرگسالان و کودکان: شنوایی کمکی مناسب سازی. |
| کم شنوایی نسبتاً شدید | میانگین ۵۰-۶۴ دسی‌بل | بزرگسالان و کودکان: شنوایی کمکی مناسب سازی. |
| کم شنوایی شدید | میانگین ۶۵-۷۹ دسی‌بل | کودکان: به متخصص گوش و شنوایی مراجعه کنید. بزرگسالان: شنوایی کمکی مناسب سازی. |
| کم‌شنوایی عمیق | میانگین بیش از ۸۰ دسی‌بل | بزرگسالان و کودکان: به متخصص گوش و شنوایی مراجعه کنید. |
سوال
Which grades of hearing loss would you recommend children are provided with hearing aids?
سه تا انتخاب کن.
Mild, moderate and moderately severe grades of hearing loss are correct!
Mild hearing loss may impact on a child’s language development and ability to learn. It is important to recommend hearing aids for children with mild to moderately severe grades of hearing loss.
Children with severe and profound hearing loss have more complex needs and should be referred to an ear and hearing professional.
بحث
Do you know any children who use hearing aids? How do they help them in their daily life?
سمعک‌های قابل برنامه‌ریزی
If a child has hearing loss, programmable hearing aids are recommended.
Programmable hearing aids are also an option for adults.
دستورالعمل
If an adult requires programmable hearing aids refer to an ear and hearing professional.
Parts
دستورالعمل
Test your knowledge of parts of hearing aids in this activity.
فعالیت
For the programmable hearing aids available in your service, can you find the following parts of the hearing aid?
- میکروفون
- قلاب گوش
- Standard earmould
- باتری
- سوئیچ صدا
- سوئیچ برنامه
- Where is the programming connection point?
- How does the hearing aid connect to the phone/tablet or computer?
Use the product manual to help you to find the answers to these questions.
دستورالعمل
If you are not sure about any of the parts and what they do, review Lesson one in the TAP Preprogrammed hearing aids module.
Adjustments for programmable hearing aids
Programmable hearing aids are adjusted according to individual needs.
They can be adjusted by:
- نرم‌افزار کامپیوتر
- یک برنامه.
They provide extra programming features to make sounds clearer. This is important to support children’s learning and language development.
سوال
What type of hearing aid is recommended for children?
یکی را انتخاب کنید.
اگر ب را انتخاب کرده اید، صحیح است!
Children should be offered programmable hearing aids for both ears.