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Hearing Impaired Professional Preparation:
A joint project between Kent State
University and The University of Akron
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 The
students and staff on the Hearing Impaired Professional Preparation project
have found the following links and resources to be valuable.
Click on the following links to find resources in that
particular topic area.
Sample of Resources and Intervention
Materials Available Online
1.
Advanced Bionics (2009) “Tools
for Schools.” Retrieved on October 26, 2009 from:
www.BionicEar.com/TFS or (877)
829-0026.
2. Cochlear Americas. “A Teacher’s Guide to the Nucleus Cochlear
Implant System”. 1-800-523-5798.
3. Cochlear Americas. “Preparing the Classroom”, “Working
with the Child”.
http://www.cochlearamericas.com/Recipients/151.asp
4. Med-El. “Technology for Life”. 1-888-633-3524 or
www.medel.com
5. Rhoades, E.A. (2000). The Learning to Listen Sounds.
Retrieved November 10, 2004 from:
http://www.listen-up.org/dnload2/ltl-1-6.pdf
6. Serving Deaf Students Who Have Cochlear Implants.
Retrieved November 10, 2004 from:
www.netac.rit.edu/downloads/TPSHT_Cochlear_Implants.pdf
7. The Listen Up Web:
Cochlear Implant Information & Resources.
Retrieved November 10, 2004 from:
http://www.listen-up.org/implant.htm.
9. Cochlear Americas. “Strive
and Thrive A Guide for Parents School Readiness Hints and Tips.”
Retrieved on October 26, 2009 from:
www.cochlearamericas.com 1‑800‑523‑798.
10. Cochlear Americas. “Speech
Sounds A Guide for Parents and Professionals.”
Retrieved on October 26, 2009 from: www.cochlearamericas.com
11. Med-El. “Handbook for
Educators.” Retrieved on October 26, 2009 from:
www.medel.com 1-888-633-3524.
12. The Listen Up Web: Cochlear Implant Information &
Resources. Retrieved on October 26, 2009 from:
http://www.listen-up.org/implant.htm.
Sample of Resources Available for
Purchase
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Biedenstein, J. J., Davidson, L.S., Moog, J.S. (1995).
Speech Perception Instructional Curriculum and Evaluation (SPICE).
St. Louis:Central Institute for the Deaf. Call to order at: (314) 977-0133.
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Cochlear Limited, “Listen,
Learn and Talk”. Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing. 1-866-255-4817 or
www.agbell.org
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Koch, M. E. (1999). Bringing
sound to life: Principles and practices of cochlear implant
rehabilitation. MD.: York Press. (This is a video set that includes
detailed information on the WASP).
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Rossi, K. (2003). “Learn to
Talk Around the Clock: A Professional’s Early Intervention Toolbox”.
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
1-866-255-4817 or
www.agbell.org
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Sindrey, D. (2004). Cochlear implant compass cards
programs 1, 2, and 3. Ontario, Canada: Word Play Publications.
www.wordplay.ca.
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Sindrey, D. (2004).
Listening games for littles, second edition with CD. Ontario, Canada:
Word Play Publications.
www.wordplay.ca.
- Julia J. Biedenstein, Lisa S. Davidson,
Jean S. Moog.
SPICE: Speech Perception Instructional Curriculum and Evaluation [Manual
and Video] (1995). Central Institute for the Deaf: St. Louis, MO.
Call to order at: (314) 977-0000.
- Med-El. “LittlEars Auditory Questionnaire Manual.”
www.medel.com or Call to order at: (888) 633-3524.
- Med.El. “Checklist of Auditory Communication
Skills.”
www.meded..com or Call to order at: (888) 633-3524.
- Cochlear Americas. “Listen, Learn and Talk”.
Call to order at: (800) 523-5798.
http://www.cochlearstore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=36
- Koch, M. E. (1999). Bringing sound to life:
Principles and practices of cochlear implant rehabilitation. (This is
a video set that includes detailed information on the WASP).
www.advancecbionics.com or Call to order at: (877) 829-0026.
- Koch, M.E. Word Associations for Syllable Perception
(WASP).
www.advancedbionics.com or Call to order at: (877) 829-0026.
- Koch, M.E. Making the Connection:
Adult and Adolescent Rehab Workbook.
www.advancedbionics.com or Call to order at:(877) 829-0026.
- Barton C. and Robbins A. (2007).
Tune Ups.
www.advancedbionics.com or Call to order at: (877) 829-0026.
- Rossi, K. (2003). “Learn to Talk Around the Clock:
A Professional’s Early Intervention Toolbox”. Alexander Graham Bell
Association for the Deaf and -Hard of Hearing.
www.agbell.org Call to order at: (866) 337‑5220.
- Sindrey, D. (2004). Cochlear Implant Compass Cards
Programs 1, 2, and 3. Ontario, Canada: Word Play Publications.
www.wordplay.ca. . Call to order at: (519) 472-7762.
- Sindrey, D. (2004). Listening Games for Littles,
second edition with CD. Ontario, Canada: Word Play Publications.
www.wordplay.ca. Call to order at: (519) 472-7762.
- Estabrooks, W. and Birkenshaw-Fleming, L. (2006).
Hear & Listen! Talk & Sing!
www.agbell.com or Call to order at: (866) 337-5220.
- Estabrooks, W. and Birkenshaw-Fleming, L. (2006).
Songs for Listening! Songs for Life!
www.agbell.com or Call to order at: (866) 337-5220.
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Moog, B. (2002). My Baby & Me.
www.moogcenter.org or Call to order at: (314) 692-7172.
Following are some links that you may find useful. Some of
these are national organizations, others are relevant to Ohio, and others are
links to information sources about hearing loss, hearing aids and/or
cochlear implants.
Ohio Resources and Information
National and International Organizations
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The Alexander
Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: AGBell is an
organization that is committed to promoting spoken language for children
with hearing loss. This organization has a number of publications that are
useful |
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Oral Deaf Ed: An organization that provides resources and
information about Options schools and teaching children how to speak |
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American Academy of Audiology: The professional organization of
audiologists. It supports its members with professional development,
education, research, and public awareness campaigns. It is also a source
for finding a pediatric audiologist in your area |
| Cochlear
Implant Club International: The CICI is an organization for
people with cochlear implants, their families, professionals, and others
who are interested in cochlear implants. |
| American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association: This is the professional and
scientific association for more than 96,000 speech-language
pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists
in the United States and internationally. |
| National Cued
Speech Association: This is the national organization for
professionals and parents who utilize the cued speech approach. |
| National Association of
the Deaf: The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the nation's
premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of
hearing individuals in the United States of America. Established in
1880, the NAD was shaped by deaf leaders who believed in the right of
the American deaf community to use sign language, to congregate on
issues important to them, and to have its interests represented at the
national level. |
Hearing Aids
Cochlear Implants
| Currently there are three FDA approved cochlear implants available
in the United States. For more specific information regarding each of these
devices, please visit the manufacturers' websites. |
| For more information on how cochlear implants function, please visit
the following sites: |
Other informational sources
| Listen-Up:
An online reference guide written by a mother of a child with hearing
loss. This site has links to a variety of sources, information,
educational laws, and many other resources for hearing loss |
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Auditory-Verbal Learning Institute: This is a source of materials that
can be used for providing auditory-verbal training at home. These
materials can be used by parents and professionals |
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John Tracy Clinic: This is a California-based clinic with provides
parent-centered services free of charge. You can contact the clinic for
guidance, support, and information |
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Marion Downs
National Center for Infant Hearing: Based in Colorado, this Center
coordinates statewide systems for screening, diagnosis, and intervention
for newborns and infants with hearing loss |
| Educational Enhancement
for the Field of Deaf Education: This is a website dedicated to
providing resources to professionals and educators that work with
populations who are deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Hands and
Voices: A nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to supporting
families and their children who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as
the professionals who serve them. We are a parent-driven,
parent/professional collaborative group that is unbiased towards
communication modes and methods. |
| Oral Deaf Education:
This website is a compilation of schools in the United States and
internationally that are oral schools. Additional resource materials are
available through this site. |
Additional Websites
for Therapy Resources and Training Textbooks
Additional Sites of
Interest
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