NH Vision/Hearing Network

Providing support to NH students with vision and/or hearing loss

JUNE 2008 WORKSHOPS

Friday, June 6, 2008

 

Working with your Student who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing

 

Presenters:  Linda Taylor, Ed.D., and Suzanne Viani, M.E.D.

Times: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Cost: $50 per person / $100 for up to 3 from one school

 

Topics covered: How does hearing work (or not)? What are some types and causes of hearing loss? How do I read an audiogram? What is an FM system? How do I use an FM system effectively? How can I troubleshoot an FM system? What is the impact of hearing loss on language and speech development? What are some educational implications of hearing loss? What are some helpful modifications I can make in my teaching? How can I facilitate communication in the classroom?