The part of a behind-the-ear hearing aid that fits into the ear and directs sound from a BTE hearing aid into the ear canal. It also helps hold the hearing aid in place. It is typically made of plastic or vinyl.

(ek-oh-ah-KOO-sis) A subjective disturbance of hearing in which a sound appears to be repeated.

An audiologist with special training and experience in providing auditory rehabilitation services to children in school settings.

An interpreter that specializes in classroom interpreting. (See also Interpreter.)

Sometimes called the vestibulocochlear nerve. It divides into two parts—the cochlear (auditory) nerve responsible for hearing, and the vestibular nerve responsible for balance. This nerve carries hearing and balance information from the inner ear to the brain. If it is damaged or diseased, you could experience things such as hearing loss, tinnitus, hyperacusis, dizziness, loss of balance, vertigo, nausea […]

This is a method of obtaining an ABR but using the sound generated by acochlear implant. This test assists in determining how well the auditory system of a young child is responding to the stimulation generated by the implant. (See also Auditory Brainstem Response Testing.)