The Importance of Early Intervention of Hearing Impaired Children
The Importance of Early Intervention of Hearing Impaired Children
Hearing Impaired:
The term "hearing impaired" is often used to describe people with any degree of hearing loss, from mild to
profound, including those who are deaf and those who are hard of hearing. The Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA), defines “hearing impairment” and “deafness” separately. Hearing impairment is
defined as an “impairment in hearing, whether permanent or fluctuating that adversely affects a child’s
educational performance.” Deafness is defined as a “hearing impairment that is so severe that the child is
impaired in processing linguistic information through hearing, with or without amplification.”
All types of hearing loss hinder our ability to communicate effectively. While this communication boundary
is greater in the more severe hearing loss categories, the milder forms of hearing loss also create problems
in communication. This communication deficit can be frustrating to those who have hearing loss because
communicating and connecting is the foundation of our everyday lives. Fortunately, we do have devices
that can help us hear more effectively, which in turn helps with this communication problem. It is important
to note that each form of hearing loss, including mild hearing loss, can benefit from hearing aids. Hearing
aids can help lessen the communication issue by giving the person more auditory information which is
essential in comprehending speech.
Treatment of hearing impaired child:
Treatment depends on the cause and severity of your hearing loss. Options include: