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Comprehensive Hearing Aid Review Guide for Pediatric Audiologists

This guide provides a thorough overview of best practices for evaluating and fitting hearing aids for children and adolescents. It emphasizes the need for individualized plans based on each child's unique audiological, educational, and family needs. Key aspects include regular frequency of assessments, methods for evaluating hearing progress, and the importance of caregiver involvement. The content also highlights necessary personnel qualifications and outlines discussions on effective fitting techniques, aided speech testing, and proper ear mold impressions, ensuring holistic support for young patients.

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Comprehensive Hearing Aid Review Guide for Pediatric Audiologists

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  1. HEARING AID REVIEWS Greg Nassar

  2. Frequency • Content • Length • Personnel

  3. FREQUENCY • NDCS quality standards (Volume IV) • At least annual (under 16 yrs) • Certain ages more frequent • Very young ?every 2 weeks

  4. CONTENT • Can’t be too prescriptive • child, family, audiological, educational needs • Discussion • PTA • Tymps and reflexes • RECDs • Impression/earmould fitting (MCHAS No1) • REAR, RESR in situ/2cc coupler • FM fitting/FM advantage • Aided speech testing FAAF McCormick ATT, aided thresholds (counselling)

  5. Length • 1.5 hours • Reflects variety of procedures and discussions

  6. Personnel • Award bearing audiologists (NDCS) • Paediatric experience, 2 staff • Parents • Carers • Education support ToD • HAR managed by education? • Preparation prior to child arriving

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