Audiology Today January/February 2017

A careful assessment and regular monitoring of appropriate accommodations and services can improve auditory access for children who are deaf or hard of hearing in the classroom. This is not simply a matter of providing educational access.

Now, rather than simply waiting for a cochlear implant, parents can feel empowered to teach their infant with hearing loss fundamental prelinguistic skills that do not depend on access to sound. 

With our understanding of the disabling effects of unilateral hearing loss (UHL) in children, and with the increased consideration/use of cochlear implants (CIs) in UHL adults, research is needed to determine efficacy of CIs in pediatric populations for auditory and psycho-educational success.

Welcome back to an ongoing series that challenges the audiologist to identify a diagnosis for a case study based on a listing and explanation of the nonaudiology and audiology test battery.

In 2002, Friends was one of the most watched shows on television, the Euro became the official currency of the European Union, and flip phones were the latest in cellular technology.

The American Board of Audiology (ABA) continues its expansion of services to meet the needs and requests of audiologists.

For the better part of two years, the 2016 presidential election has captured the nation’s attention and dominated the local, state, and national news.

The externship is a model of clinical education used by some doctor of audiology programs. While not standardized or mandated, it is commonly a 36–52 week immersive experience during which students engage in hands-on patient care as part of a clinical team.