Speech-language pathologists
(SLPs) frequently work with people who have varying
degrees of hearing impairment. Hearing loss can
cause problems ranging from mild hearing deficits
all the way to profound deafness. SLPs need to
understand the auditory system, the anatomy and
physiology of hearing and hearing loss, the effects
of various pathologies on hearing and, most importantly
the effect hearing loss may have on a person's
ability to communicate. SLPs learn how to administer
and interpret basic hearing screenings. SLPs often
administer hearing screening programs in school
systems. Potential problems are then referred
to an audiologist and or an otolaryngologist.
One room in the Clinic is equipped
with a sound-treated booth in which patients can
sit while having their hearing screened. A quite
listening environment offers increased accuracy
of the screening process. The sound-treated booth
is also used as a quiet envronment in which to
digitally record the voices of patients with voice
disorders. In addition to its clinical uses
students and faculty member use the booth to make
recordings and test subjects for various research
projects. This clinic room also is used for client
and family counseling sessions.
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