Audiology Consults

The school Audiologist provides consultative services to each educational team responsible for a student with a hearing impairment. The Audiologist may provide direct services to monitor the condition of hearing aids and other hearing assistive devices, and when appropriate makes individual equipment recommendations and referrals. The Audiologist may also participate in IEP meetings, and act as liaison with a students' health care providers.

The Audiologist also provides consultation to OSB Health Services staff and the Speech Therapists involved in completing hearing screenings. The Audiologist may assist in screening difficult to test students, review test results, and make recommendations for follow up.

The Audiologist provides in-service training for school staff regarding hearing loss, speech perception, hearing equipment, classroom acoustics, and other related subjects.