Overview of Services 

Paediatric Hearing Testing

Our paediatric audiologists are experts in the audiological diagnostics of hearing problems in children aged 12 months and over.

      Assessment:

Audiologists assess a child’s hearing using a range of age appropriate tests.

Behavioural tests involve conditioning young children to respond to presented sounds using play (e.g., looking for a puppet/toy to appear once a sound is presented, or placing a peg in a board etc.). Children developmentally younger than 9 months of age are assessed using noisemakers. For children 3 years of age or older ear specific adult-like procedures are used with headphones over the ears.

In addition to determining a child’s hearing levels, paediatric audiologists will also assess each child’s middle ear status using Tympanometry. Young children (particularly those younger than 7 years of age) are more susceptible to middle ear problems (often referred to as glue ear) as their middle ear systems are still developing.

      Diagnosis and Follow Up:

We understand the wide-ranging implications of hearing impairment on a child’s speech, language, educational and social development. Depending on the diagnosis we are able to refer your child to a relevant specialists such as speech language pathologists, GPs, Ear Nose and Throat Surgeons and Paediatricians to assist in early treatment and resolution of presented concerns.

Adult Diagnostic Hearing Evaluations

        Assessment:

Behavioural hearing assessment will typically include Pure Tone Audiometry, where hearing is assessed under the headphones in a sound treated environment to determine the hearing thresholds (softest sound audible to a patient). This is done through both air and bone conduction (various types of headphones designed to identify sensorineural (nerve), conductive (middle ear) or mixed losses.) Frequently this procedure is accompanied by tympanometry, to confirm the middle ear status as well as speech discrimination testing to evaluate the impact of loss and confirm accuracy of results.

      Diagnosis and Follow Up:

Depending on the diagnosis we may recommend monitoring services (reviewing and comparing changes in hearing over time), a referral to a relevant specialist for treatment such as GP, ENT Surgeon etc. or fitting of hearing aids and/or Assistive Listening Devices. Additional time will be allocated to discuss all necessary facets of hearing rehabilitation to inform you in the best possible way. We encourage to bring your partner or relative with you to this appointment. If your hearing loss is to be corrected through hearing aids - we will discuss all available, audiologically appropriate options and assist you in selecting the hearing aid that is right for you...

Hearing Rehabilitation Programme

(Hearing Aids Prescription, Fitting and Adjustment)

 

 

 Electroacoustic Fitting and Verification:

We utilize a wide range of sophisticated electroacoustic fitting equipment and in-depth audiological knowledge to set the hearing instrument to best reflect your hearing requirements. All the outcomes are verified in both the clinical and real life settings and day to day care and maintenance of hearing aids you've selected is discussed and practiced.

 Follow Up and Fine tuning:

We routinely request that you return to discuss your hearing aid-corrected hearing in light of real life experiences and the aids are fine tuned to reflect your comments and requests. Once the aids are optimally tuned our relationship does not end - we are available to support you and to maintain your new hearing instruments to ensure best possible hearing outcomes.

Custom Ear Plugs

• Choice of 25 colours

• Long lasting

• Hypoallergenic Material

• Perfect Fit

Musicians earplugs (hear music naturally and safely) available with 9dB to 25dB attenuators

Noise protection ear plugs (protect your ears from industrial noises)

Shooters earplugs (for high impact noise protection)

Swimmers earplugs (protect your ears from water and ear infections)

 

  Additional Services  

Hearing aid care accessories

Hearing aid batteries

Pre-employment hearing tests

Investigation of Disability Pension Claims (DVA)

Aviation hearing tests

Dive medical hearing tests

Tinnitus Counseling /Management

 

For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact us

on (03) 9530 6120

or email us on info@ablehearing.com.au