General Steps Included in The Aural Rehab of A Child (infant, Toddler, Child)
- Identification of Hearing loss
- Audiological evaluation
- Hearing aid and or assistive listening device evaluation and use
- Parental guidance to select appropriate therapy program
- Early intervention program
- Communication skill development (auditory, speech/language, sign)
- Literacy development (cognition, writing, reading)
Regardless of treatment method for an infant, toddler, or child, the following problems have to be considered:
- Perceptual problems
- Communication problems (aural, oral, manual)
- Literacy problems (cognitive, memory, dexterity)
- Social, emotional, psychological problems
- Education and vocational placement problems
- Family and societal problems
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