Approaches to hearing aid fitting in infants and young children

Author(s): Gagne, J. P.

Journal/Book: Volta Rev. 1995; 97: 3417 Volta Place NW, Washington, DC 20007. Alexander Graham Bell Assoc for the Deaf. 161-173.

Abstract: An impressive array of new hearing instrument technologies is available for children. However, these advanced technologies are insufficient unless they are applied correctly. The purpose of this article is to consider alternative approaches To hearing aid fitting wish infants and young children in light of recent technological developments. Both audiometric-based and electroacoustic-based procedures are described. Furthermore, the relative strengths and limitations of each approach to hearing aid fitting are discussed in terms of their clinical application with children.

Note: Article RC Seewald, Univ Western Ontario, Dept Commun Disorders, Hearing Hlth Care Res Unit, Child Amplificat Lab, London, on N6A 3K7, Canada

Keyword(s): FUNCTIONAL GAIN; IMPAIRED CHILDREN

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