Q:
When will my child start speaking?
A:
It depends on the following parameters:
- Age
of the child:- If the child is of younger age when
treated then he shall start speaking earlier. Ideally, if the
child is detected to be hearing impaired before 2 years of age
and treated accordingly, then the outcome is much better.
- Suitable
hearing - aids :- If the child is fitted with the correct
hearing aids as per his requirement, then his speech also starts
improving as the child hears better.
- Other
associated problems like hyperactivity, slow learning
etc. If the child has other problems, then the speech may be delayed.
- A
team work :- Ultimately, it requires a team work by
teachers, family members and hearing professionals.
Q:
Will my child ever hear properly?
A: Most of the children who require hearing aids will have some
amount of hearing loss for the entire life. However, with the help
of the hearing aids, they are able to lead a completely normal life.
Q:
When can my child be integrated into a normal school?
A: The child can be integrated in a normal school when he has
learnt the basics of language and speech, which will enable him
to interact with his teachers and peers. This can vary from child
to child.
Q:
How would I know that the hearing - aids worn by my child are working
adequately?
A:
In this respect, the teacher who teaches the child is the best judge.
If the child’s responses have changed during the teaching sessions,
then a check on the hearing - aids is a must.
Ideally,
a full audiological evaluation of both hearing and hearing - aids
should be carried out at least annually.
Q:
What assistance will I get from the government for my hearing -
impaired child?
A:
The assistance given is as follows:
- The
government gives rebate in Income Tax to individuals who have
a hearing - impaired child as a dependent or to a hearing - impaired
individual directly.
- Certain
concessions in bus fare and rail fare.
- Certain
concessions like studying only one language and taking up a vocational
course instead of the second and third language at the board level.
Even school principals have the authority to exempt the child
from these languages.
Q:
Who will certify my child as ‘Hearing - impaired’?
A:
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare will certify your child
as hearing impaired. This is done by "Ali Yavar Jung Institute
of the Hearing Handicapped".
The
address is as follows.
Ali
Yavar Jung Institute of the Hearing Handicapped
K.
C. Marg.
Bandra
Reclamation,
Mumbai
400050.
Tel.
91-22-6400215.
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