|
Home / Practice Standards & Resources / Amplification & Hearing Technology Amplification & Hearing TechnologyPersonal amplification, remote-microphone systems, classroom audio distribution, implantable devices, and assessment of hearing technology in school settings. Three Resources to Look at FirstPosition Statement Hearing Access TechnologyEAA's foundational position on the role of hearing technology in school access. EAA Tool Members Only Equipment & HAT FinderHow 23 device families of hearing aids, cochlear implants, and bone conduction devices connect to assistive technology, with pairing routes and manufacturer guides. Log in to access. EAA Infographic Remote Microphone HAT for EducationA free visual primer on remote-microphone hearing assistive technology to share with school staff and families. Key Points at a GlanceDevices Are Tools, Not SolutionsEven the best hearing technology requires fitting, verification, monitoring, and support before it can help a student. RM-HAT Improves AccessRemote-microphone hearing assistive technology delivers a clean signal where it matters: at the student's ear. Verification and Validation MatterSystematic measurement is the only way to know technology is working for the student. Special Populations, Custom PlansUnilateral hearing loss, mild hearing loss, single-sided deafness, and autism spectrum disorder all warrant tailored technology decisions. EAA Position Statements and StandardsNote: Hearing Access Technology and Hearing Assistive Technology are used interchangeably across EAA, ASHA, and related resources. Both terms refer to the same set of technologies covered on this page. Position Statement Hearing Access TechnologyEAA's foundational position statement on hearing technology in schools. Position Statement Over the Counter Hearing AidsEAA's position on over-the-counter hearing aids and the school context. EAA Practical Tools & ResourcesEAA Tool Members Only Equipment & HAT FinderAnswer two or three questions to match a student's device, or browse the full directory, with links to manufacturer manuals, videos, apps, and compatibility tools. Log in to access. EAA Tool Members Only Daily Monitoring Sheet BuilderBuild and print a daily hearing technology check sheet that matches your district calendar, with your own codes and contact box. Log in to access. Infographic A Team Approach to Hearing Assistive TechnologyA visual summary of team roles in hearing assistive technology decisions. EAA Resource Members Only Classroom Audio Distribution SystemsEAA guidance on implementing classroom audio distribution systems. Log in to access. EAA Resource Members Only Educational Audiologists and Implantable Hearing DevicesEAA guidance on cochlear implants and BAHA in schools. Log in to access. EAA Resource Members Only Educational Audiology Assessment for RM-HATStep-by-step assessment guidance for RM-HAT decisions. Log in to access. EAA Resource Members Only Minimal, Mild & Unilateral Hearing Loss / SSDEAA guidance on these often-overlooked populations. Log in to access. EAA Resource Members Only RM-HAT for Students with Normal Peripheral HearingWhen and how to use RM-HAT for students who are not deaf or hard of hearing. Log in to access. EAA Research & EvidencePeer-reviewed articles from the Journal of Educational, Pediatric & (Re)Habilitative Audiology. JEPRA A Critical Review of Remote-Microphone Technology for ChildrenSchafer, Florence, Anderson, Dyson, Wright, Sanders, & Bryant JEPRA Evaluation of a Dual Adaptive Remote Microphone SystemWolfe, Neumann, Schafer, Towler, Miller, Dunn, Jones, & Nelson JEPRA Verification and Validation of RM Technology in Children with ASDSchafer, Gopal, Mathews, Kaiser, Canale, & Creech External ResourcesExternal links are informational and not endorsements. External · AAA AAA Clinical Practice GuidelinesAn index of AAA guidelines, including the pediatric amplification clinical practice guideline. External · AAA AAA Pediatric Amplification GuidelinesThe foundational fitting protocol for pediatric hearing aids, covering candidacy, prescriptive targets, verification, and validation across the pediatric age range (2013). External · Manufacturers Printable Ling Sound CardsPicture cards and tracking sheets for daily Ling sound checks at home or school: MED-EL (Ling 6), Cochlear (Ling 10, 2026), and Advanced Bionics (Ling 6). PDFs. Handbook Appendix 8–H. External · Hearing First Hearing FirstListening and spoken language resources for families and professionals. External · HLAA HLAA, Hearing Assistive TechnologyA consumer-friendly overview of hearing technology, useful for families. Technology That Works Hearing technology only matters when it's working in the classroom.EAA helps educational audiologists fit, verify, validate, and advocate for the right tools for every student. Members-Only Discussion In the EAA CommunityOn the EAA listserv, members regularly discuss amplification and hearing technology. Recent threads have covered:
Related TopicsClassroom Acoustics ›Technology and acoustics work together for access. Assessment & Evaluation ›Assessment that informs technology decisions. Student & Family Support ›Counseling on technology use, care, and identity. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat's the difference between RM-HAT and CADS?RM-HAT delivers the teacher's voice directly to a specific student's hearing device. CADS amplifies the teacher's voice for the whole class via speakers. They serve different needs and can be used together. When should RM-HAT be used for normal-hearing students?RM-HAT can help students with auditory processing differences, attention concerns, or specific listening needs that typical classroom amplification does not fully address. EAA's RM-HAT for Students with Normal Peripheral Hearing member resource walks through case selection. How do I verify RM-HAT performance in classrooms?Use real-ear measurement together with behavioral validation in the actual learning environment. Verification confirms the signal is correct; validation confirms it is making a difference for the student. What's the educational audiologist's role with implantable devices?Educational audiologists coordinate with the implant team, ensure equipment is functioning daily, train school staff on troubleshooting, and connect device performance to classroom access decisions. How do I set up a daily listening check?Check each device every school day before instruction: look it over, listen to it where appropriate, and run a quick Ling sound check. EAA members can print a check sheet matched to their district calendar with the Daily Monitoring Sheet Builder, and the printable Ling sound cards under External Resources make the check easy for staff and families to run. Have a resource to suggest?Help keep this page current. EAA members are welcome to suggest resources to add. Keep ExploringBy Topic
Practice Standards & ResourcesPosition statements, research, and resources organized by practice area. More Tools
Resource LibraryForms, guides, and external resources for day-to-day school audiology practice. |
