All i know that it's called Deafness frequency but i don't exacly no how deaf i am. I have to wear hearing aids but without it, i can still hear alright, I've also got a lisp. is this a disability? Can it get any worst in life?
2007-12-26 04:37:51 · 5 answers · asked by Toothepaste Kisses-* 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ People with Disabilities
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2007-12-26 04:54:14 · update #1
Hey. You look like me. :)
Honestly you need to go to a hearing specialist with those questions. Unless of course there happen to be a couple of hearing specialists here.
All the best.
2007-12-26 04:45:15 · answer #1 · answered by Q&A Queen 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think what you are talking about is a decreased sensitivity to various frequency's. If you can hear without the aids, I would suggest leaving them out. I presume you have been checked for earwax? that can certainly block sounds. Can you get those foam earplugs people wear in loud noise situations? Some time with your friends put them in , and see if you can still hear. (It forces the brain to concentrate on less noise input) Anything that hampers communication is a disability. What kind of a lisp? Can you get a hold of a reed instrument? Saxophone? learn to play that, it will help strengthen and co-ordinate the mouth muscles.
2007-12-26 12:46:54 · answer #2 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your audiologist is probably a better person to answer these questions, especially the one about whether or not it will get worse.
Educationally speaking (I don't know if you're in school or not), if you qualify for modifications/accommodations or special programming through an IEP, that technically means that you have a disability. In Wisconsin it would be HI, Hearing Impaired.
However, that is just a label the state must give - it doesn't define you as a person. But if you are in school and you're asking these questions, please get them answered by someone who knows your situation better. It is important for you to be involved and knowledgeable in your educational process.
Good Luck :)
2007-12-26 12:57:00 · answer #3 · answered by wiscoteach 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
omgsh me to i wear 2 in each ear and yes it can get worst unfortunally if you dont take care of your hearing. Ive had my hearing aids since 1st grade and they suck but hey life moves on. People ask me if i could find a way to have normal hearing would i? and i say no because this is what im used to ya know.
2007-12-26 13:39:00 · answer #4 · answered by Got some whipped cream? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most deafness gets worse as you get older, but maybe not until you are about 40.
2007-12-26 12:55:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋