Two -year old Matthew has a severe sensorineural hearing loss and exhibits developmental language delay.He is provided with a hearing aid to correct possible speech and language problems caused by the loss.This type of service delivery approach is termed

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Compensation refers to providing a solution that lessens or compensates for the effects of a disability or disorder. In the case of Matthew, providing a hearing aid to correct possible speech and language problems caused by his hearing loss is a compensation approach. This is because the hearing aid does not cure or prevent the hearing loss but rather compensates for it by amplifying sounds and helping Matthew access speech and language.

Two -Year Old Matthew Has a Severe Sensorineural Hearing Loss