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International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF)
The ICF is a classification of health and health-related conditions for children and adults that was developed by World Health Organization (WHO) and published in 2001.
Free Resources
Listen ~ Talk ~ Read ~ Succeed
Is Your Partner's Hearing Loss Driving You Mad?
New Research shows that the impact of hearing loss on close family members should be considered when personalising rehabilitation plans for patients with deafness.
The Real Sounds Of Hearing Loss
For the hearing-impaired, sounds are quieter, but they can also be fuzzier and maddeningly distorted. Listen to these audio clip simulations of what that kind of hearing loss sounds like.
Communicate With Your Child
YouTube - jbombicino's Channel
HA + FM Simulation
EarTrumpet for iPhone, iPod touch (2nd generation), iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), and iPad on the iTunes App Store
Dangerous Decibels » Educator Resource Guide
Great resource with materials addressing hearing conservation
How's Your Hearing? Ask an Audiologist.
Consumer friendly site by the American Academy of Audiology
PowerPoint Presentation from the American Academy of Audiology
No need to re-create the wheel when talking about hearing loss and hearing conservation. The American Academy of Audiology has done the work for you and created these consumer-friendly presentations.
What's Hearing Loss?
Kid-friendly website that looks at hearing loss
Fiona Watts - Audiologist & Hearing Therapist - Ear Fun Facts - Information For Kids
Fun activities and movies
Hearing Loss Example (produced by House Research Institute) - YouTube
Flintstones style!
Ida Institute | Exploring the Human Dynamics of Hearing Loss - IdaInstitute
AMAZING pediatric resources and tools from a group located in Denmark and founded by Oticon.
Cochlear implant: simulation on speech and music - YouTube
Simulation on YouTube listening to speech and music
Prosthetics | Auditory Neuroscience
Neat site with information and simulations of hearing loss presented through sound files, YouTube videos and podcasts
Simulations
Simulations of 1, 2, 3, , 6, 8-channel cochlear implants, listening to music via CI (with and without FM), as well as a simulation of Auditory Neuropathy
Cochlear Implants: Audio Experience | Project Xense
Very innovative presentation of what it's like to have a cochlear implant...you start out with watching a YouTube video and based on how you respond, you got to another YouTube video. Simulations of hearing loss and a variety of CI technologies.
Video about Hearing and How it Works | MED-EL - YouTube
HA counseling
Great beginning information on dealing with hearing loss
Success For Kids With Hearing Loss Demonstrations: Simulated Listening with Hearing Loss & Devices » Success For Kids With Hearing Loss
Awesome one-stop shop location for sound simulations
About AngelSim (TigerCIS): Cochlear Implant and Hearing Loss Simulator
Lots of different simulations on this site
The Best Hearing Loss Simulations: Understanding Audiograms and the Impact of the Speech Banana
Hearing loss simulations are very useful for educating parents, teachers, and friends about what a hearing loss "sounds" like. This article also explains the different levels of hearing loss.
Neuroscience for Kids - Audition
Nice overview and activities for learning about hearing
Noisy Planet [Noisy Planet]
Fun activities discussing hearing loss prevention
Research: The Effect of Hearing Loss on the Communication Partner - Hearing Review
Hearing Loss Basics | Hearing Loss Association of America
Great overview and simple-to-understand explanations of hearing loss
Illinois Hearing Screening Requirements for Newborns and School-Aged Children
The following information summarizes hearing screening programs for newborns and school-aged children in Illinois.