Vocabulary Terms Flashcards
What is Aural Rehabilitation?
Programs to improve communication abilities after hearing loss, including hearing aids and speech therapy.
What are Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)
Devices to amplify sound in specific settings, like theaters or classrooms.
Unilateral
Hearing loss in one ear
Bilateral
Hearing loss in both ears
Monaural
Hearing or using one hearing aid
Binaural
Hearing or using hearing aids in both ears
Symmetric
Hearing loss that is the same in both ears
Asymmetric
Hearing loss that differs between ears
Impairment of Structure
Physical issues in ear anatomy leading to hearing loss
Impairment of Body Function
Problems with the ear’s physiological processing
Activity Limitation
Difficulty performing tasks due to hearing loss
Participation Restriction
Reduced ability to engage in life situations due to hearing loss
Digital Hearing Aids
Hearing aids with computer chips for precise sound srocessing
Analog Hearing Aids
Older hearing aids with basic sound amplification
Acoustic Feedback
A whistling sound from sound looping back to the microphone
Occlusion
Ear canal blockages, often from hearing aid or earmold
Occlusion Effect
Enhanced perception of one’s voice with an ear canal blockage
Hearing Aid Effect
Social stigma or bias against wearing hearing aids
Linear Hearing Aids
Amplify all sounds equally, regardless of initial volume
Nonlinear Hearing Aids
Adjust amplification based on sound volume; more gain for softer sounds
Earmold
Custom-fit piece that directs sound and secures hearing aids
Earmold Impression
Process of molding the ear to create a custom earmold
Output
The amplifies sound level from a hearing aid
Gain
The amount of sound amplification by the hearing aid
Frequency Response
Range and pattern of frequencies a hearing aid amplifies
Verification
testing to ensure hearing aid meets performance standards
Validation
Assessing if a user benefits from the hearing aid in real life
Real-ear Measurement System
Device measuring hearing aid amplification in the hear canal
Hearing Aid Test Box
Tool for measuring a hearing aid’s technical performance
