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Allison CurranLost to Follow-up
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About Me
• Communication Sciences and Disorders major- 4th year
• From Brandon, FL
• Applying to Au.D. programs
• Some knowledge of ASL
• Congenital mild-moderate sensorineural hearing losso HL in family: Deafness, Alport, general hearing
impairment
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• Screened and diagnosed in 4th grade
• Re-tested and fit with HA at 18 y/oo 9 year gap between detection and intervention
• Key difference between both experiences: clinician skillso Personal reactiono Family reactiono Lack of information
My Hearing Loss
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• Academico Middle schoolo High school: more challenging
Did well, but not easily Getting called on in class
• “Alyssa” and AP Chemistry
• Socialo Avoid certain situationso More shy and avoidanto Nickname “grandma”o Anxiety meeting people (college)
Experiences
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• Unintentionalo Lip readingo Context clueso Facing the speakero Uses a lot of energy!
• Intentionalo Subwayo AP Chem classo Closed Captions
Amelieo Simply asking to repeat and/or speak up
Compensatory Strategies
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Hearing Aids
• Bilateral
• Oticon Dual Mini
• Custom fit micro-mold (closed fit)
• Capabilitieso Address main concerns: functional and discreeto Very basic: no Bluetooth, FM, or telecoil, etc.o Programs change based on situation (quiet,
conversational, restaurant, wind)
• Adjustment period
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• Importance of clinician role in early intervention
• Hearing loss affects children both socially and academically
Conclusion