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Audiology Services
Comprehensive school based audiology services are non-medical in nature and include identification, assessment, (re)habilitation, in-service support and management for children with listening and/or hearing difficulties. These services may include establishing candidacy for, fitting, and providing ongoing support for hearing assistance technology as well as serving as a liaison between parents, clinical service providers and the academic team. The educational audiologist has a unique understanding of school based issues and can assist the educational team in comprehending the link between hearing, language and learning, ensuring students have adequate access to auditory information in the academic environment.
Students have a range of hearing loss. In addition, students may present with auditory processing issues.
Desired Outcomes
Provide support to students in districts through consultation, evaluation, in-service and managing of FM auditory equipment.
Location of Programs
Students are located in component school districts.
Referral Process
A request for an evaluation is completed and mailed to program administrator. A green sheet is completed for students with on-going services.
BOCES Contact Information
Tara Powless
299 Bury Drive
Solvay, NY 13209
315-488-9034
tpowless@ocmboces.org
Comprehensive school based audiology services are non-medical in nature and include identification, assessment, (re)habilitation, in-service support and management for children with listening and/or hearing difficulties. These services may include establishing candidacy for, fitting, and providing ongoing support for hearing assistance technology as well as serving as a liaison between parents, clinical service providers and the academic team. The educational audiologist has a unique understanding of school based issues and can assist the educational team in comprehending the link between hearing, language and learning, ensuring students have adequate access to auditory information in the academic environment.
Students have a range of hearing loss. In addition, students may present with auditory processing issues.
Desired Outcomes
Provide support to students in districts through consultation, evaluation, in-service and managing of FM auditory equipment.
Location of Programs
Students are located in component school districts.
Referral Process
A request for an evaluation is completed and mailed to program administrator. A green sheet is completed for students with on-going services.
BOCES Contact Information
Tara Powless
299 Bury Drive
Solvay, NY 13209
315-488-9034
tpowless@ocmboces.org
