special education evaluations
Audiological Evaluation
WHAT – Consists of a battery of hearing tests, a balance test, a case history and a physical exam to identify if a child has a hearing loss.
WHY – Determines the degree, type and configuration of a hearing loss to create a treatment and management plan for a child. Once that plan is in place, periodic audiological evaluations are important to monitor the stability of the hearing loss.
WHEN – Request a hearing screening if you have concerns about a child’s hearing. The school nurse or speech and language therapist, as well as a child’s pediatrician, may initiate an audiological evaluation following a failed screening.