The John W. Keys
Speech and Hearing Center provides a wide range of
audiology related services to a population ranging
from newborns to adults. In addition to conventional
methods of audiometric testing used to evaluate older
children and adults, the Center utilizes a variety
of advanced diagnostic test procedures including auditory
brainstem testing, otoacoustic emission testing, acoustic
immittance testing, visual reinforcement audiometry,
and conditioned play audiometry to evaluate hearing
sensitivity of young children and infants. Diagnostic
services are used to assist in determining if hearing
loss is present and, if so, to quantify the extent
of the hearing impairment. Diagnostic services are
also used to assist in the identification of the underlying
cause of the hearing disorder. In addition to its diagnostic
services, the Center provides a wide range of rehabilitative
services related to the remediation of hearing impairment.
In particular, the Center provides a full range of
services related to the evaluation, selection, and
fitting of conventional and digital hearing aids as
well as a wide variety of assistive listening devices
for individuals with hearing loss.
