SPED 537 ECSE Methods:Multiple Disabilities

Deborah Chen, Ph.D.California State

University,NorthridgeApril 24-25, 2006

Communication Options Aural/oral (listening and speech)

Simultaneous communication (speech and manually coded English)

Bilingual/bicultural (American Sign Language as the first language and English as a second language)

Definitions Cued Speech American Sign Language (ASL) Manually Coded English or Signed

English Contact signing or Pidgin Signed

English (PSE) Fingerspelling

Activity Break up into small groups Select recorder and facilitator Discuss benefits and challenges of

selected communication method for child who is deaf and his/her family

Share back to class

Who is at Risk for Otitis Media? Young children (b-6yrs) Family history Infection before 12 months of age Cleft palate Certain syndromes Exposure to cigarette smoke Poor hygiene Out-of-home-care Colds, respiratory infections

Otitis Media with Effusion (OME)

May cause hearing loss 15 - 40dB Average loss 25dB Affects sound discrimination,

differentiating intonation, attention May affect later language learning

Symptoms of Otitis Media Fever Crying Tugging at ear Discharge from ear Irritability Dizziness Restlessness Loss of appetite Loss of energy Hearing loss

Facilitating Listening Increase signal to noise ratio Seat child 3-5 feet from speaker Get child’s attention before

speaking Stand still when speaking to child Stand away from window to reduce

glare

Reduce Background Noise Create areas for small group activities Install carpets and window coverings to

absorb sound Close doors and windows Ask children to be quiet when group

instructions are being given No music during talking or listening

activities Provide headsets for listening to music or

stories

Characteristics of Motherese Exaggerated intonation Animated facial expression Gestures Short phrases Repetition

Speech Discrimination/Comprehension Activity Write down 1 question that you want to

ask a classmate and one word with high frequency sounds- Do not show anyone

Pair up One person (listener) puts in earplugs The other person (speaker) stands 10 feet

away with a cover (2 sheets or paper or folder) over the mouth and under the nose

Ask question in a quiet voice Wait for a response and then say the word

Activity (contd) The listener replies if she heard the

question and also repeats the word If he/she did not hear, speaker

moves closer to 6 feet and repeats question and word

Change roles