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Effect of Hearing Loss On Child Development
Effect of Hearing Loss On Child Development
Effect of Hearing Loss On Child Development
Loss On Child
Development
Prepared By:
Albinus Salang Wilson
Vocabulary
Sentence Structure
.
Academic
Achievement
Speaking
Effects of
hearing loss on
a childs
development
Vocabulary
Develops slowly
Learn concrete words more easily than abstract
words
Have difficulty understanding words with multiple
meanings
Sentence Structure
Understand and create shorter and simpler
sentences than normal children.
Have difficulty understanding and writing complex
sentences
Cannot hear word endings such as -s or -ed.
Academic Achievement
Have difficulty with all areas of academic
achievement, especially reading and mathematical
skills.
The difference in academic achievement between
children with normal hearing and those with a
hearing loss usually widens as they progress through
school.
The level of achievement is related to parental
involvement.
Speaking
Often cannot hear quiet speech sounds such as
s, sh, f, t, and k and therefore do not
include them in their speech.
They may not hear their own voice when they
speak.
Conclusion
Those who begin therapy early may be able to
develop language on their children.
Its better to cure early before its too late
Early intervention and support will most certainly
help