1.The population I decided I wanted to learn more about is children who are deaf. 2. a. It can be very difficult to distinguish the origin of a child’s hearing loss. One reason is if there were difficulties during the pregnancy or birthing process. For instance, if the mother contracted a severe illness like German measles it could influence the baby’s hearing. If the mother takes a certain kinds of medicine including ototoxic drugs, it can transfer into the fetus negatively affecting the baby’s hearing. After birth experiences can disturb the hearing system as well. One way would be if the baby were experiencing Jaundice after being born. Another cause would be if a baby were born with other diseases such as Down syndrome. Deafness can also …show more content…
Hearing loss in a baby’s is found to be more often than not static. Contradicting that idea, the technology advances have helped the medical practice detect hearing difficulties earlier. This could be to detect a potential hearing problem that could progress to deafness. Just because a child maybe progressing does not mean that there hearing is necessarily getting worse but it’s not at the level it used to be. Once a baby or child becomes completely deaf they will have it for a lifetime. However, early intervention and new technology brings the ability for some children to receive cochlear implants or hearing aids. To conclude, once a baby is born with it then it’s static and congenital, but on the bright side there are ways to relief the children who are …show more content…
Center on Deafness 3444 Dundee Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 Voice: (847) 559-0110 FAX (847) 559-8199 c. This facility does not focus on creating a leisure lifestyle. After the functional intervention and social interaction skills are met, they are seen to be ready to enter the real world. I think they should have a CTRS to facilitate Leisure Education and how to take those skills they acquired and apply it to recreation participation. Third example is Mental Health Care of Denver specifically Deaf Counseling Services. a. Service they offer include psych education, community outreach, urgent care, availability of an interpreter, individual, group or family therapy, and inpatient and out patient facilitation. All the staff at this program have fully understanding of American Sign Language and signed English. b. http://mhcd.org/what-we-do/deaf-counseling-services c. Deaf Counseling Services 1405 N. Federal Blvd. Denver, CO Voice 303-504-1500 c. Therapeutic recreation could enhance relationships and communication in group or family therapy. Through the pyscho education service they can educate kids about the fundamental abilities they need to improve on to develop skills that will be meaningful to their future. A CTRS would be very beneficial in this facility because they could help in the in patient treatment and other areas to assist in exploring new leisure lifestyles regarding their
Is acquired deafness more traumatic psychologically than developmental? Does being deaf have positive characteristics? How does being deaf affect relationships with family and
The people that should read this book are families that are just diagnosed with deafness, this is a helpful resource for them to see and also it will give them an idea of what is out there for help. I think that everyone should read this book and be able to see what the deaf community is about so they do not judge them because they are different in our society, which tells us all that we have to be the same. With this book, the reader can see that we are sometimes different. I really think that this book puts all these things into a different perspective for me and for other families that might come across this situation themselves. Works Cited Spradley, T. S., & Spradley, J. P. (1978).
Through the use of recreational therapy, individuals receiving treatment would be able to reach a better quality of life through the facilitation of activities that are designed to benefit the individual in all aspects of his or her
Padden, Carol and Humphries, Tom (1988). Deaf in America: Voices from a Culture. Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA.
Throughout the course of the semester, I have gained a new understanding and respect of Deaf culture and the many aspects it encompasses. The information supplied in class through discussion, movies, and guest lecturers since the previous reflection have aided in the enhancement of my knowledge of Deaf culture and nicely wrapped up all of the information provided throughout the semester.
There is no denying that hearing loss can have significant psychosocial impacts on those who experience it. The most negatively impacted group, however, is young children, for whom hearing loss can impede early learning and development (Connor et al., 2006). One viable solution to this problem takes the form of cochlear implants. An artificial cochlear unit is surgically implanted in the ear and functions by translating sounds directly into electrical impulses and sending them to the brain (Roland & Tobey, 2013, p. 1175). Despite the high success rates that they have produced, critics contend that cochlear implants should not be carried out on very young children. They cite certain physiological concerns as well as doubts about long-term effectiveness (Hehar et al., 2002, p. 11). Some have even expressed worries that cochlear implants will negatively impact young children’s social development by making them feel different or out of place (Ketelaar, 2012, pp. 518-519). Certainly, not every child with hearing loss is a viable candidate for an implant procedure. However, when a candidate has been positively identified, the procedure should take place as early as possible, in order to guarantee maximum educational and developmental benefits.
In Ben Jarashow’s Journey Into the Deaf World, he explained Deaf culture and how it feels to be deaf within the world of those who hear. People who are born deaf have a loss of what is commonly viewed as the most important sense, hearing. This leaves them with four senses instead of five; most important sense now being sight followed by touch. In return, this means that a language must be developed that is based heavily on sight. In the United States, it was not until 1960 that American Sign Language (ASL) was recognized as its own language.
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see” – Mark Twain.
Hearing loss is a major global public health issue. Hearnet (2017) defines hearing loss as “a disability that occurs when one or more parts of the ear and/or the parts of the brain that make up the hearing pathway do not function normally” (para. 1). There are many different types of hearing loss, which can have multiple causes, giving each individual experiencing the issue a unique hearing loss case. These types include Auditory Processing Disorders, when the brain has problems processing sound information; Conductive Hearing Loss, a problem with the outer or middle ear which prevents sound making its way to the inner ear; and Sensorineural Hearing Loss, when the Cochlea or auditory nerve is damaged and cannot
“Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things, but learning another way to think about things” (American). For centuries, people from all walks of life have been using their hands to communicate with one another, and for centuries people from all walks of life have been learning. Today I am following in their footsteps with a passion from God for the deaf language, culture, and souls. For almost a decade, an intense ardor for American Sign Language and a desire to reach its native users for Christ seeded itself in my soul, wove its roots deeper and deeper, and blossomed into one of the greatest loves of my life. American Sign Language is a unique language with a rich history that not only provides a service to people in the deaf culture, but also to hearing people who seek to attain fluency.
10. Would you be open to the idea of having ASL a part of the school curriculum, and as a mandatory second language
The purpose of therapeutic recreation is to enable all individuals to achieve quality of life and optimal health through meaningful experiences in recreation and leisure. In this paper the definition of therapeutic recreation will be discussed as well as what should be included in the definition and what should be rejected. This definition will mainly focus on health and use the Health Promotion Model to further explain my choice to focus on health and well-being. I will also be discussing the importance of inclusion in therapeutic recreation for different learning styles in many environments, and the significance of diversity in the community and what we hope to achieve by being fully inclusive.
Infections - Infections that take place during the pregnancy, infancy or childhood can all cause hearing loss.
Today’s society consists of numerous individuals who are diagnosed with disabilities that prevent them from partaking in their everyday tasks. Not everyone gets the chance to live a normal life because they might have a problem or sickness that they have to overcome. Deafness is a disability that enables people to hear. All deafness is not alike; it can range in many different forms. Some people like Gauvin, can be helped with a hearing aid, but some can’t because of their situation and health reasons. In society, hearing individuals consider deafness a disability, while the deaf themselves see it as a cultural significance. In the article “Victims from Birth”, appearing in ifemnists.com, Founding Editor Wendy McElroy, provides the story of
Imagine seeing people speaking, moving their mouths and not being able to hear anything. Welcome to the world of deafness. The journey for someone who is deaf can be challenging, but those challenges can be overcome with perseverance. Today I am going to share with you the story of my journey with deafness and see that if I am my disability. It is an experience that has shaped my life through body, mind, and spiritual matter.