Audiology

Auditory Rehabilitation

An individual programme that helps people with hearing loss make the best possible use of their hearing and of the hearing devices they use, and improve their listening, speech understanding and everyday communication.

01The service

What This Includes

Who it is for

Children and adults with hearing loss, including hearing aid users and cochlear implant users, according to the needs of each case.

What it includes

It may include training in attention and listening skills, telling sounds apart, recognising sounds and words, improving speech understanding, and practising listening in everyday situations and different environments.

For children, the programme may also include guiding and training the family on how to support listening and communication at home.

Stages

  • Initial assessment
  • Setting individual goals
  • Drawing up the rehabilitation plan
  • Regular auditory training
  • Following progress
  • Reviewing the goals and adjusting the plan as the case progresses

Do I need an appointment?

Yes, an appointment is needed in advance.

How long does it take?

The length and number of sessions are set according to age, condition and goals.

03Knowledge

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