Iowa Resource Manual for the Education of Students with Hearing Loss and Educational Audiology: Guidelines for the Provision of Support & Instructional Services to Students with Hearing Loss and Educational Audiology Services in the State of Iowa, 1993

Audiological and instructional services provided by Iowa's area education agencies, local education agencies, and the Iowa School for the Deaf should provide children with hearing loss the services and programs necessary for them to achieve their potential. The needs of students with hearing loss are often different from those of students with other disabilities. Additionally, similar degrees of hearing loss, whether the term "deaf' or ''hard of hearing" is used, may have widely varying effects on children. The individual differences and needs of children with hearing loss must be considered in all aspects of programming. Preventative and early identification procedures are essential to the provision of services. A team effort is necessary for the diagnosis of and educational programming for children with hearing loss. Parents and family are integral to students' development; informed and involved parents are assets to their children's education. Parental partnership-from initial contact onward should be sought and encouraged