This module builds on what you learned in the TAP Preprogrammed hearing aids module.
教学
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.
认识巴西尔
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.
问题
认识苏海拉
Suhaila 今年两岁，与母亲、父亲和他们的狗生活在一起。
当她的狗叫时，她没有任何反应和表情。她还不会说任何话。
Would you continue to assess Suhaila for hearing aids?
没有是正确的！
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.
测量听力损失
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.
| 等级 | 平均 | 建议 |
| 在正常范围内 | 平均小于 20 分贝 | 成人和儿童：不需要助听器。教授护耳知识。1 年后重新评估，如果患者或护理人员发现听力或耳朵健康状况有变化，则应尽早进行评估。 |
| 轻度听力损失 | 平均为 20-34 分贝 | 儿童：助听器验配成人：监测并在 1 年后重新评估。教授护耳知识。 |
| 中度听力损失 | 平均 35-49 分贝 | 成人和儿童：助听器验配 |
| 中度严重听力损失 | 平均 50-64 分贝 | 成人和儿童：助听器验配 |
| 严重听力损失 | 平均 65-79 分贝 | 儿童：转诊至耳科和听力专业人员。成人： 助听器验配。 |
| 听力严重受损 | 平均超过 80 分贝 | 成人和儿童：请咨询耳科和听力专业人员。 |
问题
Which grades of hearing loss would you recommend children are provided with hearing aids?
选择三个。
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.
讨论
Do you know any children who use hearing aids? How do they help them in their daily life?
可编程助听器
If a child has hearing loss, programmable hearing aids are recommended.
Programmable hearing aids are also an option for adults.
教学
If an adult requires programmable hearing aids refer to an ear and hearing professional.
Parts
教学
Test your knowledge of parts of hearing aids in this activity.
活动
For the programmable hearing aids available in your service, can you find the following parts of the hearing aid?
- 麦克风
- 耳钩
- Standard earmould
- 电池
- 音量开关
- 程序开关
- 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.
教学
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:
- 计算机软件
- 一个应用程序
They provide extra programming features to make sounds clearer. This is important to support children’s learning and language development.
问题
What type of hearing aid is recommended for children?
选择一个。
如果您选择了 b，则正确！
Children should be offered programmable hearing aids for both ears.