Educational Audiologist

Hearing loss has grave implications for the educational process and success of the individual child and for the educational system. Audiologists identify, assess, and provide treatment for hearing, balance, and related disorders. They also recommend and evaluate hearing aids and other types of assistive hearing devices. While the work is mainly diagnostic, some audiologists have experience with sign language and lip reading and can provide ongoing therapy/aural rehabilitation.

Unique to educational audiology are skills such as analyzing instructional listening dynamics, recommending modifications for the school environment or programs. School personnel and parents are assisted to help make instruction accessible to students with hearing loss for their academic and social success. The services of the educational audiologist are numerous and may vary considerably depending on the needs of the student.

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