Information for Teachers
Teachers can find practical guidance, strategies, and resources to support pupils with hearing loss within the Aberdeen School for the Deaf and Hearing Support Service website.
Click the links below for more information on the following.
Hearing Support Team – ASfD and Hearing Support Service - About Us
Understanding Hearing Loss
What to look for – ASfD and Hearing Support Service - What to look for: Signs a child has hearing loss
Levels of hearing loss– ASfD and Hearing Support Service - Levels of Hearing Loss
Types of hearing loss - ASfD and Hearing Support Service - Types of Hearing Loss
Audiograms explained – ASfD and Hearing Support Service - Audiograms Explained
Hearing Technology and Equipment
Types of hearing aids – ASfD and Hearing Support Service - Types of Hearing Aid
Radio aids - ASfD and Hearing Support Service - Radio Aids
Creating a Deaf-Friendly Classroom
Communication tips - Deaf-friendly communication guidance
Creating good listening conditions - Creating good listening conditions
Supporting learners- Deaf Awareness HSS - Google Slides
Training opportunities
Additional Resources
Helpful apps to support deaf learners
ASfD and Hearing Support Service - Helpful Apps
Helpful documents
Deaf Friendly Early Education - NDCS
Deaf Friendly Primary Education - NDCS
Deaf Friendly Secondary Education - NDCS