Auditory Disabilities (AI) Flashcards
(21 cards)
What are auditory disabilities?
Sensory disabilities that range from partial to complete hearing loss.
Define deafness.
Total or near total loss of hearing.
What is the first language of people who are born deaf?
Sign language.
How do people who lose their hearing later in life typically communicate?
They may prefer text and may not feel comfortable using sign language.
Define hard of hearing (HOH).
People with hearing loss ranging from mild to severe who still have some useful hearing.
What communication methods do people who are hard of hearing use?
Sign language and/or spoken language, with or without amplification.
What is the estimated number of people with disabling hearing loss according to the World Health Organization?
Approximately 430 million people.
How many persons in the European Union use sign language as their first language?
750,000 persons.
Define auditory processing disorder (APD).
Greater than expected difficulty hearing and understanding speech despite no measurable hearing loss.
What is a common confusion regarding auditory processing disorder?
It is often confused with ADHD, language impairment, learning disabilities, social and emotional delays, or cognitive deficits.
What does APD affect in terms of hearing?
It affects the ability to interpret, organize, or analyze what’s heard.
What difficulties might people with Central Auditory Processing Disorder experience?
Locating the source of sound, understanding speech in loud environments, following spoken directions.
What percentage of the global population is estimated to have Central Auditory Processing Disorder?
Approximately 5%.
Name a barrier for people with auditory disabilities.
Absence of sign language interpretation.
Fill in the blank: Loud environments or competing sounds such as _______ can be a barrier for people with auditory disabilities.
background noise.
What is one solution for people with auditory disabilities?
Sign language interpretation.
What are CART or STTR?
Accurate & usable captions for videos, live online meetings, live presentations.
What type of alerts should be provided for doorbells and alarms for people with auditory disabilities?
Alternative visual alerts, such as lights that flash or pulse.
What are assistive listening systems used for?
To amplify sounds in meeting rooms and auditoria.
List two types of assistive technologies for auditory disabilities.
- Hearing aids
- Cochlear implants
True or False: People with auditory disabilities can fully engage with audio content without captions or transcripts.
False.
