MUSC 2277 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Social Change, Fingerspelling, Sign Language
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When people with hearing loss can still hear some sounds: describe four modes of communications used by persons with hearing losses. Some can communicate via an oral communication system- in other words, lip reading and speaking. Sign language and fingerspelling, which are both manual forms of communication, could also be used. Give an example of one therapeutic goal for each intervention focus. The two general terms for individuals who suffer from vision loss are those who are blind(without vision), and those with low vision (partial sight). Briefly define the following terms: visual acuity, field of vision, visual efficiency, and functional vision. Poor central: only good peripheral vision; visual efficiency . Efficiency in using residual vision (controlled eye movement); functional vision . Residual vision sufficient for daily living tasks: briefly discuss the musical aptitude of individuals who are blind and how it related to their lack of sight.
