Educational Audiology

Auditory Implants

The British Cochlear Implant Group conference 2020 included a poster about the role of Educational Audiologists related to auditory implants, entitled ‘Linking Up Listening Life:  Improving Healthcare in the 21st Century. 

Educational Assessment

In 2014, as the British Academy of Audiology began the process of developing a greater recognition of Educational Audiologists which eventually led to their professional registration, the chair of the British Association of Educational Audiologists was invited to present to the conference of the British Academy of Audiology.

History and Textbooks

In the United Kingdom, the role of the Educational Audiologist dates back to The Education Act of 1970. The act entitled ‘Handicapped Children,’ was put in place to ensure that disabled children could not be classified as unsuitable for receiving education at school. The act states that the Education Authority will take over the responsibility of employing specialists, transferring those previously employed by local health authorities.

Professional Opinions Survey

Educational audiology provides a vital link between health and education by supporting children with hearing loss in educational settings; as attested by McCormick RIchburg (2005) who surveyed education professionals in regards to minimal hearing loss and found results that ‘support the importance of an educational audiologist on the service delivery team to help teachers understand the ramifications… and assist in meeting the educational and psychosocial needs of students....’ 

Overview of Training

In the United Kingdom, a separate and bespoke postgraduate degree for Educational Audiologists, possibly unique in the world, is offered. This column is largely information provided about this UK training route.

Hearing Aids

In 2014, as the British Academy of Audiology began the process of developing a greater recognition of Educational Audiologists which eventually led to their professional registration, the chair of the British Educational Audiology Association was invited to present to the conference of the British Academy of Audiology.

Child and Family Support

The British Cochlear Implant Group conference 2020 included a poster about the role of Educational Audiologists related to auditory implants, including aspects of Child and Family Support, entitled ‘Linking Up Listening Life:  Improving Healthcare in the 21st Century.'  

What is an Educational Audiologist?

An Educational Audiologist is a professional concerned with audiological management in education settings as well as family homes.  

This MESHGuide is authored largely from the UK perspective, although limited treatment of the background and history in a few other countries is also covered.  Readers may wish to expound with comments about these and/or other countries.

Evidence

This column provides case studies with the categories listed of Educational Audiologists working in the UK and illustrates the diversity of the role, whilst identifying many common areas of work across the different authorities.

Training and Resources

This column provides information about training and resources related to Educational Audiology.

 

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