Psychology 2043A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Otitis Media, Eardrum, Cochlear Implant

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2043A/B
• Professor: Esther Goldberg

Document Summary

Low incidence exceptionalities: less than 0. 5% of the pop, visual and hearing impairment, physical or multiple and severe disabilities, two techs that improve the accessibility of the media to persons who are deaf, telephone relay stations, close captioning. Inner ear: cochlea, vestibular apparatus, cochlear nerve: ear bones: malleus, incus, stapes (hammer, anvil, and stirrup), another name for ear bones is ossicles, ear drum: tympanic membrane. Tier 2: small group previews or reviews of class content, small group study skills and organization strategies, small group skills in self-advocacy. Tier 3: direct reading instruction using visual prompts. Instruction in the use of hearing aids or cochlear implants. Instruction in speech reading and speech production (oralist) Instruction on language development and communication skills whether oral or manual. Warning signs: physical problems with ears, poor articulation, high volume for listening, cocking or turning head, requesting info again, reluctant to participate in oral activities.