deafness

Gender Specific Deafness

-Age is the strongest predictor of hearing loss among adults aged 20-69, with the greatest amount of hearing loss in the 60-69 age group.

-Men are almost twice as likely as women to have hearing loss among adults aged 20-69.

T/F: approximately 324,200 cochlear implants have been
implanted worldwide by Dec 2012

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Race stats of deafness

-Non-Hispanic white adults are more likely than adults in other racial/ethnic groups to have hearing loss.

-Non-Hispanic African-American adults have the lowest prevalence of hearing loss among adults 20-69

Capital D

Embraces the Deaf culture. This movement began in the 1970’s

Lower case d: Deafness seen as a disability.

Lower case d

Deafness seen as a disability.

Biological Aspects of Deafness

Etiology of the hearing loss.

• Age of onset.

• Degree of hearing loss.

• Prognosis for continued hearing loss or gain.

• The configuration of the audiogram across the speech range.

• Amount of residual hearing.

hinderances of deafness

Deafness can remain invisible and becomes apparent with the onset of

communication.

• Those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing may be denied acceptance as a

“normal” person.

• Interactions with the hearing world can include awkward silences,

unsatisfactory encounters and misunderstandings.

Psychological Aspects of Deafness

Characteristics of an individual have a great influence on how he or she

adapts to being Deaf or hard of hearing.

How the hearing loss is treated by his or her family, school, and greater

society make a difference.

Family Aspects of Deafness

Main environment for the developing child.

• Behavioral patterns, concepts about hearing loss, emotional responses to the

loss, and interactions with the child are powerful influences on development

Professional Aspects of Deafness Include:

Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals have extensive and often intense

relationships with several professional systems (school, medical, audiological

and other service agencies).

Cultural Aspects of Deafness Include:

The way a culture or subculture perceives being Deaf and Hard of Hearing,

influence the development of a child.

• Culturally based oppression, not just indifference, exerts a powerful influence

of people who are Deaf.