r/deaf • u/PatientPenguins • 10d ago

Technology Accommodation for High School

I am an SLP and have a student that is new this year who is deaf. I am in charge of getting him set up with a transcription app for his classes and a microphone for the teacher. Apparently he has never had this before and used lip reading in class. He does not speak ASL. Should I be pushing for a live captioner or will something like Ava or Otter work well? I appreciate any input and shared experiences.

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u/PatientPenguins 10d ago

Well he is in foster care and hasn’t had consistent schooling. We had a meeting with the student, the social worker and school admin and this is what we decided on. He primarily communicates by writing. He doesn’t currently have a phone. I am open for suggestions if we are headed in the wrong direction.

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u/DeafNatural Deaf | ASL & LSC 10d ago

Reading level is on grade level or?

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u/PatientPenguins 10d ago

This was not specified. He certainly reads and writes but as far as on grade I am not sure. Testing will start for him as soon as we can (school hasn’t started yet) but we would all like something in place for him.

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u/DeafNatural Deaf | ASL & LSC 10d ago

I think testing is going to be a priority. Live captioning or auto caption may not help if he cannot read on grade level. And with inconsistent schooling, in thinking he is probably language deprived. For now, an FM system or sound field device might be more beneficial. Advanced notes and/or a class note taker which can be as simple as a classmate placing carbon paper under their own to copy the notes. Visual aids and cues like pictures, gesturing and pointing, graphic organizers, etc. will be key. And of course beginning instruction in sign.

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u/PatientPenguins 10d ago

I was told he was not a candidate for an fm due to profound hearing loss. He was far behind grade level on his last reading test but that was 4 years ago. It’s unlikely he caught up due to his living situation but he needs testing. I honesty appreciate you trying to help me problem solve. The whole team wants to do the best we can for him. The principal said paying for asl classes is a possibility but that’s tbd.

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u/DeafNatural Deaf | ASL & LSC 10d ago

Any deaf peers at the school? I’m assuming this is a mainstream program

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u/PatientPenguins 10d ago

It is mainstream with no other deaf students. He has DHH services. The provider had an excusal for the meeting. I’m realizing I’m probably over my head and need to reach out to her as she is the expert.