Introduction to Amplification for Infants and Children

School of Medicine

Designed for deaf education and speech-language pathology students. Current issues and trends in conventional amplification for infants and children. Selection, fitting, verification, and validation of traditional amplification options will be addressed including directional vs. omnidirectional microphones, analogue vs. digital instruments, monaural vs. bilateral fittings, and real-ear measures vs. functional aided gain. Hearing aid retention, maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques are addressed.