3a. Know about personal amplification
Deaf Children and Young People (DCYP) and families know
- what personal amplification equipment they have and why
- what the equipment and its component parts are called
- what amplification is on offer to them
- the potential benefits and challenges with personal amplification
- what is required to care for equipment and ensure optimal working
- which programmes can be available/what features can do how to use equipment and are aware of potential hazards
- how to access further support and information from a range of sources
- how they can personalise and accessorise their equipment.
- Going for gold– a resource for empowering deaf children with cochlear implants to manage listening effort
- BCIG –
- NDCS –
- NHS –
- RNID –
- PUD () updated May 2025
- 91ÔÆ¬ Audiology Refreshers
- ‘My implant journey‘Â – Resource created by a young person
- Specific personalised information from the audiology department
For more information on this resource or if you would like to make a suggestion or contribution, please send an email to:Â [email protected]
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3²ú.ÌýKnow about other technology for access to sound
3³¦.ÌýEngage with audiology services and understand audiological information
3»å.ÌýUnderstand aetiology (cause) of deafness
3±ð.ÌýKnowledge of acoustics and the impact on listening
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