It can take months or even years to obtain complete, accurate audiological information. Information regarding the child's hearing status gathered over time may necessitate a change of hearing aids. For most families the purchase of one set of hearing aids presents a financial hardship. The Trial Hearing Aid Program eliminates unnecessary duplication of fees and services. Our team approach to identification and treatment of hearing loss is family centered and delivered in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All procedures are non-invasive and respectful of the child and family.
Convenience Parents can schedule hearing evaluations on the same day as the Parent-Infant Program's communication play groups and parent support groups. Also, the audiologist regularly visits the communication play groups to monitor hearing aid fit and function, and will answer parent's questions regarding hearing loss and amplification. The specialist and the parents observe the child during home visits, and then the specialist and the audiologist work as a team to test the child during hearing evaluations. By integrating all of this information we are able to obtain a more complete picture of the child's audiological needs and their process of adjustment to the hearing aids. If the family is financially unable to purchase hearing aids themselves, every effort is made to locate alternative funding sources to ease the financial burden.