Anyone who knows what an audiologist is tends to associate the profession with hearing aids. Yes, we are experts in fitting and programming hearing aids, but we do so much more than that.

The profession actually has rehabilitative roots, which means comprehensive care for people with listening difficulties. This includes*:

Counseling:

  • Motivational counseling techniques
  • Communicating with significant others
  • How hearing difficulties impact quality of life
  • Psychosocial and emotional facets of hearing difficulties
  • Device and technology counseling (hearing aids)

Auditory training programs (improves the ability to both detect small, acoustic cues as well as understand the overall meaning of sounds)

Tinnitus and hyperacusis management

Outcome measures (assessing whether the treatment plan is effective)

Education and training on:

  • Communication strategies
  • Modifying and managing challenging listening environments
  • Hearing protection and preservation
  • Speechreading (lipreading)

Tailored training for the patient and their communication partners on care, use, and maintenance of a wide range of hearing devices.

Comprehensive assessments (screenings, evaluations, needs assessments) chosen based on the individual’s needs

Second opinions (help with decision making)

Many Tuned audiologists specialize in specific populations, from pediatrics to older adults, and areas, from alternative amplification to balance difficulties. Whatever your hearing or listening concern is, we can help.

* Partially sourced from: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (n.d.). Aural Rehabilitation for Adults (Practice Portal). Retrieved month, day, year, from www.asha.org/Practice-Portal/Professional-Issues/Aural-Rehabilitation-for-Adults/

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