Sensory Service - Hearing Impaired
The service exists to provide essential educational support for children and young people with a hearing impairment from the time of diagnosis at pre-school throughout their placement in full-time education.
Depending on the age of the child, support may be offered at home, at nursery or within a school setting.
The nature and frequency of support will depend on the needs of the child. The teacher of the deaf will work closely with the family and any other professional people involved with the child to ensure that the hearing impaired child is given every opportunity to achieve his/her potential.
What is a hearing impaired child?
Any child whose response to sound is not normal - the hearing loss can range from minimal to profoundly deaf.
What causes a hearing loss?
A temporary hearing loss can be caused by ear infections, catarrh, wax etc.
A permanent hearing loss is usually acquired before or during birth or by contracting an illness later in life, for example meningitis, mumps or measles.
The implications of a hearing loss
Whether a hearing loss is permanent or temporary, it can have a detrimental effect on the development of language.
At the pre-five stage the development of speech, language and listening skills can be delayed. This can continue throughout the child's education. Consequently, the child may have difficulty with other areas of the curriculum - particularly reading and spelling. Such difficulties may cause frustration and low self-esteem.
Advice
If you are concerned about a child's hearing please contact:
- Mrs Anne Dick (Teacher of the Deaf)
Sensory Service - Hearing Impaired
Fairfield School
Pompee Road
Sauchie
FK10 3BX
Tel: 07890 525810
Email: adick@edu.clacks.gov.uk
Referrals
Schools within Clackmannanshire Council should complete the appropriate staged intervention documentation. Referrals can also be made by parents, Family Centres, and medical professionals.
Early identification and intervention are vital.
Further Information
For further information, please contact us by using the details below. Useful external links are also available.
External Links
Contact information
For further information about this page please contact:
Quality Improvement Officer (ASN), Educational Development Service
Lime Tree House, Castle Street, Alloa, FK10 1EX
Tel: 01259 452377 / 450000 Fax: 01259 452440
Email: servicestopeople@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form.