Investigate the various types of medical interventions available for patients with hearing loss, including non-technology related interventions such as surgery and sign language. Use the following websites to begin your investigation. Take notes in your laboratory journal.
o American Speech-Language-Hearing Association – Assistive Technology http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/treatment/assist_tech.htm
o HearingCenterOnline.com – The Interactive Hearing Aid http://www.hearingcenteronline.com/howaid2.shtml
o Mayo Clinic – Hearing Aids
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hearing-aids/HQ00812/UPDATEAPP=false&FLUSHCACHE=0
o National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders – Cochlear Implants http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/coch.asp
o eHealthMD.com – How is Hearing Loss Treated? http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/hearingloss/HL_treatment.html
o American Speech-Language-Hearing Association – Assistive Technology http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/treatment/assist_tech.htm
o HearingCenterOnline.com – The Interactive Hearing Aid http://www.hearingcenteronline.com/howaid2.shtml
o Mayo Clinic – Hearing Aids
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hearing-aids/HQ00812/UPDATEAPP=false&FLUSHCACHE=0
o National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders – Cochlear Implants http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/coch.asp
o eHealthMD.com – How is Hearing Loss Treated? http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/hearingloss/HL_treatment.html