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My child with a cochlear implant (CI)
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Introduction
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My childs hearing loss and experience with a CI
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Previous school/educational experiences
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How does a CI work?
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Diagram of the internal ear with a CI
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Internal and external components
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A CI on a child
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Challenges of using a CI to hear
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Hearing challenges Noisy environments Locating the source of sounds Incidental hearing
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Speech and language challenges Hearing age English as a second language Articulation Lack of confidence Difficulty modulating volume
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Social challenges Missing cues for transitions Missing incidental conversations Difficulty identifying speaker Difficulty learning social rules of conduct
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Methods to support my child in the classroom
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Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Discuss IEP goals List classroom accommodations
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Set up the classroom to reduce background noise Put carpets, rugs, or mats on floors Cut tennis balls in half and slip them onto all chair feet Place curtains on windows Cover the walls Avoid having bubbling fish tanks or water features in the classroom
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To help with this process, I will… Provide materials to support the teacher Provide contact information for specialists familiar with my child Be available throughout the year to discuss my childs progress Work with my child at home on classroom assignments
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Next steps
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Questions?
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