How to choose the right rehabilitation institution

Considering whether a rehabilitation center is standardized and suitable for yourself or your child, you can focus on the following aspects:

First, qualification

First of all, it should be noted whether the rehabilitation institution is registered with the relevant local government departments (such as the provincial/municipal disabled person) and obtained legal qualifications. According to the qualifications of rehabilitation centers, there are usually two types: state-run and private. State-run rehabilitation centers such as the China Rehabilitation Research Center (subordinate to the China Disabled Persons’ Federation, the state’s fully funded institutions), the Beijing Deaf Rehabilitation Center and the provincial rehabilitation centers affiliated with the provincial Disabled Persons’ Federation, usually the size of the institution, the level of teaching, etc. The conditions are superior and the quota is relatively tight. The number of private rehabilitation centers is large, the choice is large, the average size is relatively small, and the teaching level is uneven, but there are also many excellent rehabilitation centers, because they can give children more attention and better care.

In addition, the sub-level assessment of the project of cochlear implant and rehabilitation training for hearing-impaired children implemented by the China Disabled Persons’ Federation has identified a number of designated rehabilitation institutions, and undertakes post-operative rehabilitation training tasks and follow-up rehabilitation guidance for rescued subjects. These fixed-point rehabilitation institutions are divided into state-level, provincial-level and grass-roots fixed-point rehabilitation institutions. Because of the higher recognition standards, the more comprehensive supervision, the rehabilitation effect is more secure, and can also be used as a reference factor in the selection.

Second, personnel

The staffing of a qualified rehabilitation center includes management personnel, first-line rehabilitation teachers, full-time or part-time audiology technicians, childcare workers, etc. The quality and experience of management personnel and rehabilitation teachers directly affect the teaching level.

1, the manager is the head of the organization

(1) whether there is education, audiology or related industry background and work experience;

(2) management level, can be observed from the details of conversations, site visits, such as promotional materials, management systems.

2, rehabilitation teacher

(1) Rehabilitation teachers’ qualifications (above technical secondary school), majors (preferably special education, preschool education, etc.), whether they have received provincial or higher auditory speech rehabilitation business system training (such as AVT), work experience, whether there are teachers Qualification certificate, etc.

3, audiology technician

Number of specialist/part-time audiology technicians (at least one), academic qualification (above college), work experience (at least one year) responsible for hearing test and assessment of hearing-impaired children in institutions

The proportion of 4 and rehabilitation professionals (ie, the sum of rehabilitation teachers and audiologists) should not be less than 70% of the total number of employees.

Third, teaching mode and characteristics

Whether it is possible to provide the implanter with various rehabilitation methods such as family guidance, institutional training and appointment single training for postoperative auditory and speech training to ensure the rehabilitation effect. In addition, if there are parental training, pre-operative assessment, file establishment and other business capabilities.

The rehabilitation model can be broadly divided into 3 species: family rehabilitation, institutional rehabilitation, and family rehabilitation under institutional guidance. Before choosing a rehabilitation center, parents can first determine the appropriate rehabilitation model based on the actual situation of the child and family. If parents’ energy is limited to institutional rehabilitation, they can focus on the details of institutional training, such as teachers, teaching modes, class schedules, teaching environment and facilities, and childcare levels. For family rehabilitation, focus on family counseling, parent training and hearing assessment levels.

Fourth, the teaching environment and facilities

There must be a listening room (at least one) that meets the relevant national standards, a single training room (at least one child per 6 child, an activity room, a game room, a health room, and a boarding rehabilitation institution should also have a bedroom, an isolation room, and a bathroom. , laundry room, kitchen, faculty duty room, etc.

Rehabilitation institutions for hearing-impaired children should be equipped with equipment for the rehabilitation of hearing-impaired children:

(1) A pure tone audiometer and a portable hearing aid evaluation device

(2) Related equipment for hearing, speech, learning and intelligence in hearing-impaired children

(3) Each class has a sounding toy that has been calibrated by soundmetry

(4) Each class is equipped with the necessary books for listening and speech rehabilitation

In addition, it must be equipped with the necessary games and sports facilities, tables and chairs suitable for children, toys, toilets, and necessary teaching aids, toys, books and musical instruments. The boarding rehabilitation institution should be equipped with a single bed for children.

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