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Aural rehabilitation is the term used to describe a comprehensive range of services and training designed to improve the communication of the person with a hearing loss. we offer many options for the hearing impaired client which may include: Amplification (hearing aids, FM systems, sound-field systems) Auditory training Speechreading Counseling Communication strategies Speech-Language development/maintenance Amplification includes hearing aid evaluation, selection and programming based on client communication needs. Auditory training (listening training) follows the selection and fitting of appropriate devices. This training teaches the user how to understand the new information he/she is getting from the hearing aid, and maximizes benefit received from the listening device. Speechreading is offered for individuals and small groups to supplement the information a person receives through hearing alone. Counseling can teach families or co-workers how to communicate with the hearing impaired listener in a satisfactory manner. Communication strategies and counseling provide coping strategies for difficult listening situations in daily living to facilitate communication. Speech Language therapy assists the individual or family in selecting a communication system(s) and in achieving age appropriate development. Speech maintenance assists the individual with a significant hearing loss in maintaining self-monitoring voice and articulation production. |