Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) - radio aids and proprietary remote microphone systems - optimising listening opportunities

Revised version: Contributions by members of the ALTWG (Stuart Whyte, Brian Copsey, James Mander) including Educational Audiologists from the professional associations; British Association of Educational Audiologists (BAEA) (Claire Bateson, Anne Bailey) and BATOD (Teresa Quail). | View as single page | Feedback/Impact

Case studies

Studies

In 2024, Cooper et al published research on ‘Understanding the sound environments of young children: potential implications for radio aid use’. The objectives of this study were to describe, analyse and compare the sound environments to which deaf and typically hearing children between 3 and 18 months are typically exposed, and identify issues to the development of guidelines for the use of radio aids in this age group. The use of assistive listening technology for very young children is a topic of debate within the UK professional community (audiologists, educational audiologists and QToDs). This study is a recommended read to inform decision making.

UK-based studies

PhD/Masters research publications: