Ling Six Sound check
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The Ling Six Sound check is a quick listening test using six speech sounds to confirm a student can hear across low to high pitches.
Topic: Vision and hearing
In plain terms
The six sounds are /m/, /oo/, /ee/, /ah/, /sh/ and /s/, which together span the speech frequency range. An adult says each sound at a normal voice level, out of the student's view, and the student repeats it or signals detection. A missed sound can mean a device problem or a change in hearing.
How it shows up in an IEP
The check is often part of daily device monitoring for students with hearing aids or implants. Goals can target students doing their own check and reporting problems.
Example
Each morning, a paraprofessional says the six sounds from behind a student. On Tuesday the student misses /s/ and /sh/, so the teacher of the deaf checks the hearing aid battery.
Related terms
- Hearing aidA hearing aid is a small, worn device that makes sounds louder and clearer for a person with hearing loss.
- Cochlear implantA cochlear implant is a surgically implanted device that stimulates the hearing nerve directly, giving access to sound for many people with severe hearing loss.
- Auditory skills hierarchyThe auditory skills hierarchy is the sequence of listening skills, from detecting sound to understanding speech, used to teach and track listening development.
- Teacher of the deaf and hard of hearingA teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing is a certified specialist who teaches and supports students with hearing loss.
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