Final: Hearing loss + Intellectual Disability - 352

Conductive HL

Interference in transmission of sound from external aud. canal to inner ear; Never exceeds 60dB; Treatable; Cause by otitis media, earwax

Sensorineural HL

Damage to cochlear hair cells/aud. nerve; Caused by ear development, injury/infection, environment, aging

Moderately severe HL

50-70 dB

Age of onset

For HL - the later, the better

The avg. reading level of hearing impaired 20yrs is…

3rd grade

The avg. IQ of individuals with an intellectual disability is…

Generally 70 or lower

Prevalence of intellectual disabilities

1-3% of pop.

Moderate degree of developmental delay

36-51 IQ

Population of moderate degree of developmental delay

6% of pop.; Capable of self-help, work in sheltered environment, + live in community residence

Orientation/attention-sustaining abilities overtime are…

As good or better than TDC

Transfer

Ability to apply previously learned material to solving similar situations; May need to be taught

What lg./comm. skill is especially evident in children with Down syndrome?

Lg. delay