[blindkid] Hearing Aides, etc

Dr. Denise M Robinson deniserob at gmail.com
Fri Aug 2 14:29:22 UTC 2013


Dr V

Lots of practice on this one---watch this video to give you an idea of what
my students are doing...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYXqcaudvmk

The combo of these tools allows the kids to hear everything really
well....and all of it small and you are correct in your info below. Find
the right person to prescribe all this. It is easy to get it set up

*Dr Denise*

Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
CEO, TechVision, LLC
Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision
Private training to your needs
423-573-6413





On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 10:17 AM, DrV <icdx at earthlink.net> wrote:

> So we¹re embarking on a new chapterŠ We took the boys in for another
> hearing
> evaluation & the audiologist & ENT are strongly recommending hearing aides
> for our both our 12 y/o & 16 y/o.
> Quite a dayŠ This is all very new to us.
> I would love to hear the perspectives of anyone with insights specifically
> on hearing aides, hearing aide considerations in blind teens, or anything
> relevant in that context.
> There are huge variations amongst eye docs & ocularists that we have seen
> over the years - I am sure the same holds true for audiologists & those who
> subspecialize in hearing aides.
> I did some intensive preliminary surfing on the topic yesterday evening.
> Obviously we want to do what is best for our kids.
> Which type of hearing aide is ³the best²?
> Does anyone have a specific recommendation for an outstanding hearing aide
> specialist? (We live in Southern California, but can travel if that's what
> is best).
> Any funding suggestions? We will check with our insurance, but it sounds
> like there may/will be a significant out-of-pocket expense (Consumer
> reports
> quoted prices along the lines of $1,800 to $6,800 per pair) ­ times 2 in
> our
> caseŠ
> Any specific contact or resource suggestions?
> Sincerely,
> EricV
>
>
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