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Referrals are indicated for:
- Those with cochlear implants
- Those with auditory processing disorders (CAPD)
- Individuals with or without hearing aids whose primary means of communication is oral, not sign language.
- Hearing aid users who need speech reading techniques
- Heading aid users who need auditory training
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Services:
Evaluation may include
- Medical history
- Oral examination
- Review of audiology reports
- Auditory discrimination testing
Audiological evaluation is NOT included. Please see a licensed audiologist. Hearing aids are neither sold nor serviced at FVSSC.
Recommendations are made based on the individual patient profile.
- Speech therapy / home program
- Audiological evaluation
- Medical evaluation / intervention
- Monitor specific patterns and functions such as health, breathing, sleeping
Therapy may include
- Articulation Therapy
- Language therapy
- Auditory training (better listening)
- Speech reading (using visual clues)
- Specific strategies to enhance communication
- Communication/coordination with other professionals, family/caregivers
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