General Audiology Services

A wide variety of educational audiological services are available for deaf and hard of hearing students at ASD, as well as Public School Districts including:

• Comprehensive hearing evaluations
• Dispensing, fitting and repair of hearing aids and other auditory devices
• Aural habilitation/cochlear implant therapy
• Listening and communication training and strategies
• Medical, educational and community referrals
• In-service training and consultation on hearing impairments for school personnel
• Public School consultation, In-Service on hearing impairments

Similar services may be available to non-ASD students through the ASD Educational Audiological Outreach Services.

Outreach Audiology Services

ASD's Outreach Services include audiology and aural habilitation services staffed by state-licensed audiologists. Services are developed in coordination with school district staff and range from a single in-service to weekly aural habilitation services.

Audioliogical Services

• Dispensing, fitting and repairing hearing aids
• Acoustical analysis
• Aural habilitation/cochlear implant therapy
• Listening and communication strategies
• Hearing screening programs
• In-service training/consultation on hearing loss

Cochlear Implant Services

ASD's Cochlear Implant (CI) Center offers comprehensive services including consultation, MAPping, repairs and maintenance, Aural habilitation and support with assistive devices.

Consultation is available for those considering cochlear implantation, as well as for schools, businesses, and centers in need of information regarding cochlear implants. Audiologists will assist in determining if one is an appropriate candidate for cochlear implantation, and informational kits are available for those interested in learning more about cochlear implants. Center staff are also available to provide workshops and/or training for school staff regarding how to provide the most appropriate services to students with cochlear implants, as well as peer in-services to educate other students about cochlear implants.

MAPping is provided on site for those with Nucleus (Cochlear Corporation), Clarion (Advanced Bionics) and Med-El equipment. ASD's full cochlear implant mapping facility provides each student/individual with a comprehensive MAP report, which offers a detailed explanation of what each MAP/program contains, recommendations as to when and why to change programs and which program to choose, an explanation of what sounds/environments each program is designed to enhance, suggested therapy tasks (when appropriate) and a recommended schedule for subsequent MAPs.

Testing, repairs and maintenance are available at the Cochlear Implant Center, including audiologic testing, troubleshooting and repairs of Cochlear Implants, replacement of external parts and repairs through manufacturers.

Therapeutic services include aural habilitation (listening therapy) in addition to the speech and language services offered through ASD. MAPping services may incorporate recommendations from therapy providers. MAPping adjustments are heavily speech focused.

Assistive Devices available for those using cochlear implants include personal or classroom FM Systems. Devices may be purchased or rented.

For more information regarding Audiological Services, contact

Carol Peltier
Coordinator Speech/Language/Audiology

860.570.2334
carol.peltier@asd-1817.org