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Back to School with Cochlear Implants: The Top 10 Things Parents Need to Know (HOPE)

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1.  If acoustics in the classroom are such that they meet the ANSI standard for classroom acoustics, the child likely does not need a FM system in the classroom. True False

2.  If the child does not have an IEP, the school does not need to provide a FM system for a child. True False

3.  Which of the following is NOT a helpful way to set the child up for success in the classroom: Pre-teaching vocabulary prior to introducing it in class Preferential seating Writing assignments on the blackboard Always ask the child in class if (s)he understands what you said Give the child with hearing loss a hearing buddy

4.  Which of the following is not typically considered in an evaluation of classroom acoustics. Reverberation Background noise or Ambient Noise Level Proper volume or amplification of the speech signal or speaker(s) voice Whether the room has proper lighting Signal to Noise Ratio or SNR (or S/N ratio)

5.  When do we recommend that a child begin using a personal FM sytem that is directly connected to the cochlear implant sound processor? Immediately after activation Automatically when the child enters first grade When the child's words in sentences scores in quiet are at least 80% The child has 3-6 months of implant use and can reliably provide feedback on what they hear When they come home from school and complain about noise in the classroom