ABSTRACT
Children who are hearing impaired can be either deaf or hard of hearing. Children with slight hearing loss are those with losses of 27 to 40 decibels. These children need to be placed into special seats and may require special services because hearing from a distance may be difficult for them. The severe hearing loss means that loud sounds cannot be heard at a close distance. A hearing aid, lip reading, speech and language training must be included in a specialized program. Those with extreme or profound hearing losses on the ANSI standard are classified as deaf. Hearing impairments may be caused by heredity, maternal rubella, premature births, RH incompatibility, and meningitis. The identification and diagnosis of hearing impairment in children include preliminary screening of children through threshold testing, otological and other medical examinations, audiological and hearing-aid evaluation, and psychological and educational assessment.
