Prevelance/Testing

Question 0

What must be done prior to initiation of aural rehab services

Answer 0

Identification of a hearing loss

Question 1

Prevalence of hearing loss and schooling

Answer 1

1 in 1000 dead children are in US education system

90% receive special services

Research shows that children with hearing loss are under served.

Question 2

2 main parts of the process of hearing loss identification

Answer 2

1) hearing screening

2) medical and audiologic assessment

Question 3

Hearing screening

Answer 3

Identification of a problem that requires further investigation through….

Universal newborn hearing screening
Screening at-risk infants/toddlers
School hearing screening

Question 4

Medical and Audiologic assessment

Answer 4

Full audiologic assessment to determine the degree, type, slope

Regular monitoring of hearing loss (every 3 months)

Monitoring of middle ear health

Clearance for use of hearing aids