Labs
What are the ling six sounds
ah, oo, ee, sh, ss, mm
What are three factors for selection of hearing aids
size of ear, dexterity, type/degree of hearing loss
What are the two types of AR?
Group, individual
As we age, does the likeliness of having loss increase or decrease?
increase
Name two populations that we use auditory training for
CAPD, new CI/HA users, and kids
What are the most common style of hearing aids for children?
BTE (behind the ear)
How do we fit hearing aids?
To target
What are the three differences between AR for adults and AR for kids
Location of service
Re/habilitation
Devices
Name two uncommon settings where an AuD and SLP could practice
Cancer wards, TBI
What are two things that auditory training focuses on?
Improving communication skills, auditory difficulties, executive function and listening
Battery door, receiver, microphone, computer parts/processor, earmold/dome, tubing, etc
Name 3 realistic expectations for a hearing aid
These expectations will include:
Hearing aids will/should
Increase volume
Improve understanding
Sound “robotic”/weird at first
Hearing aids will not
Improve clarity
Perfectly cancel out noise
Give you normal hearing
For a child AR services will typically occur at _____, whereas adults will occur at _____
kids:
At home with family
At school
Mostly individual
adults
At AuD office
At assisted living/nursing home
Individual or group
What is the definition of auditory processing?
What our brain does with the sound once it gets through the whole peripheral system
How is ASL different from singed exact english?
separate grammar from spoken english, whereas SEE is a manual representation of the english vocab and grammar
What does a CI listening check test for?
We are checking how the microphone sounds
With hearing aids, soft sounds should be _____, moderate sounds should be comfortable, loud sounds should be _____
audible; tolerable
In group AR, the clinician serves as ......
leader and facilitator
How can hearing aids help those who experience dizziness or are at risk for a fall?
hearing aids may help pts be more aware of their environment that might cause a fall
What does the Stark Law limit?
inappropriate referrals.
What are the two different types of batteries for a CI
rechargeable and disposable
Name three special features of a hearing aid
Feedback control
Noise reduction
Telephone listening program
Remote control
Bluetooth capability
At what age can a patient receive a hearing aid? What about a CI?
any age; 9 months
How can a stroke lead to hearing loss?
the inner ear is very metabolically active and is easily injured by loss of blood supply which can lead to hearing loss
What does the anti-kick back law make illegal?
making it illegal to receive any incentives/gifts/money/rewards to refer to a certain person or run certain tests.