Impact of Childhood Hearing Loss

Impact of Childhood Hearing Loss. Hands on ears. People using sign language.

Hearing loss followed by bacterial meningitis. Linathi has acquired bilateral moderate sensori -neural hearing loss following bacterial meningitis: Bacterial meningitis - infection found on 3 layers covering the brain which are also found close to the inner ear Acquired- something you are not born with Bilateral hearing loss - difficulty hearing with both ears Moderate hearing loss- Linathi has difficulty in hearing the sounds when people talk to her Sensori -neural Hearing loss - is a result when the nerve connecting the inner ear and brain is damaged. (Bayazit & Yilmaz,2006).

Stress and mental health issues Resources and finances Adapting to new ways to communicate Social participation and standing Beliefs and culture Taking time off work to be more present caregiver(s).

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ICF MODEL. Analysis of Linathi's case using ICF model on the table below.

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