Once considered a temporary or emergency solution, a growing number of school and district leaders are utilizing teletherapists to augment on-site staff.
Whether it's minimizing background noise or amplifying the teacher's voice, achieving the correct balance and quality of sound will enhance the students' overall quality of learning.
Continued use of masks and social distancing will pose unique communication challenges for children who are hard of hearing as they return to school over the next several weeks.
Masks will make verbal communication more challenging, especially for those with hearing loss who rely on reading lips to understand speech. Here's what educators can do to help.