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How to record sounds the child hears
Here is one way to make a chart to record
what sounds the child can hear. The
chart has one section for each ear. Each
section has boxes for low, middle, and
high pitches.
You will mark each box to record if the
child heard each sound when it was
quiet (1 circle), medium (2 circles), or
loud (3 circles). If the child could not
hear the sound at all, no matter how
hard you shook the can, there will be no
circle.
= soft sound
= medium sound
= loud sound
Testing the child
Helper: Calmly get the child’s attention with the toy.
When the child is paying attention to the toy, gently
cover the toy with your other hand.
Tester: Use the can to
make the low-pitch
sound. Cover the top of
the tin can and shake it
for about 3 to 4 seconds
behind one of the child’s
ears. First make a quiet
sound.
Helper and parent: Notice if the child responds to the sound.
Helper: If the child responds, nod your head slightly to show the tester
that the child responded.
Helping Children Who Are Deaf (2004)