Auditory Processing Evaluation & Treatment

Tele-Audiology

Auditory Processing Evaluation and Treatment can is provided through Tele-audiology. This practice transforms the way hearing healthcare services are provided. The primary focus of our Auditory Processing Evaluation and Treatment is to provide patient-centered care in the comfort of your own home. This type of service combines a holistic approach to health care with a traditional model of hearing healthcare. Families and people of all ages are embracing this form of service delivery. Before the Evaluation is conducted or Treatment is provided, a consultation is required.

  • Auditory Processing Evaluation

    Full Auditory Processing Evaluation for children to adults ages 6 and up. Dr. O’Brien-Taylor provides a comprehensive test battery based on each person’s unique auditory needs. She uses tests from the Central Auditory Battery, Acoustic Pioneer, as well as other test batteries. Testing will be done via tele-audiology.

  • Auditory Processing Treatment

    Typically, treatment therapy is 12-14 weeks long. Treatment programs are the Buffalo Model auditory training program and the Acoustic Pioneer Software. Before and after evaluations will be conducted. Therapy sessions are one-on-one and provided via zoom.

  • What Services Can be Provided Through Tele-Audiology?

    Tele-Audiology connects people with providers through a variety of methods:

    • Home-based hearing examination with online instructional support from an audiologist 
    • Remote screening of hearing for adults
    • Hearing healthcare consultations through phone or video 
    • Facilitated home-based auditory rehabilitation
    • Remote hearing assessment for children and adults through collaboration and shared equipment
    • Remote programming and trouble-shooting of hearing aid technology and assistive listening devices
    • Communication of results electronically to primary-care-professional
    • Storage of tests for interpretation and reports
    • Pick-up or drop off service of hearing aid technology for routine hearing aid checks
    • Certified Mail in-Mail Out services
  • What are the Benefits of Tele-Audiology?
    • Bringing services into the home or healthcare setting
    • Eliminating or reducing transportation cost
    • Decreasing need to take time off work
    • Staying connected with the audiologist
    • Shortening  waiting room times 
    • Improving access to specialists 
    • Reducing the chance of catching illnesses 
    • Improving access to hearing healthcare (often same day or next day)
    • Improving client satisfaction and customer service