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

Supporting listening difficulties

There are some CYP who do not have a measurable level of deafness but find listening to and processing information difficult.  Assistive listening technology can be a useful tool for these CYP.  The research below gives examples.

The MESHGuide for Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) outlines specific reference for APD.

This video shows how hearing aids and a radio aid helped a girl with auditory neuropathy

Rance, G. (2014). "Wireless technology for children with autism spectrum disorder." Seminars in Hearing 35(3): 217-226.