Audiologists within Iowa’s AEAs apply principles, methods and procedures for evaluation of hearing functioning in order to plan, counsel, coordinate, and provide intervention strategies and services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing from birth through graduation from high school.
Audiology services/supports include:
- Establish, administer and coordinate hearing screening programs
- Provide diagnostic hearing assessments
- Refer for medical or hearing related services, including helping families navigate identification, diagnosis, and treatment for hearing loss.
- Recommend classroom accommodations to improve learner’s access to instruction.
- Provide information on communication and educational programming options.
- Assess learner’s need for hearing assistive technology for utilization in school related activities and help facilitate the maintenance of properly functioning amplification.
- Provide coaching and guidance to learners, families and school staff regarding hearing loss and its impact on student achievement as well as proper use of amplification and accommodations.
- Promote learner independence in the use of amplification, assistive technology and accommodations to improve auditory access in their environment
- Participate in learner-centered meetings.
To request a hearing test for your child, please contact your nearest Central Rivers AEA office.
Resources
Hear it Read it Brochure (English)