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CSD 212 Case Study 4 Read the case study scenario about Mr. Westrich and look at his audiogram, then answer the questions on the following page. Grading Rubric: 1. Type your responses in a word document using 12-point font and single spacing. 2. Number and label your responses 1, 2, and 3. 3. Submit your word file via turn-it-in on blackboard. 4. Turn-it-in will check your document for originality of content. 5. Please make sure your responses are written in your own words. 6. Check your responses for grammar and spelling. Note: Incidents of plagiarism will result in you failing the assignment and you will be referred to the office of student conduct. Mr. Westrich, age 76, reported that he has difficulty understanding his wife and grandchildren when they talk. He also has difficulty understanding speakers on television. He suggested that “all newscasters must go to the same school of mumbling.” At family gatherings, he relies on his wife to repeat what people have said and often gets left out of conversations. He was a piolet in
CSD 212 the military for thirty years and enjoyed hunting before he retired. Figure 12.15 displays his audiogram and word-recognition ability. 1. (5 points) What type of hearing loss does Mr. Westrich have? You may provide a single word answer. 2. (10 points; 5 for answer, 5 for explanation) Is Mr. Westrich a candidate for amplification? Why or Why not? 3. (10 points; 3.33 points per example) Name three things a speaker might do to facilitate Mr. Westrich’s speech understanding. HINT: Information found in chapter 12 of the Plante textbook will help you answer these questions
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