BVIU’s Audiology and Hearing Support Program provides specially designed instruction to students with hearing loss that directly interferes with the development of language and communication and impacts their ability to achieve educational potential. The goal of this program is to effectively educate students, to the greatest extent possible, in regular education environments. A variety of services are offered.
- Audiological Screenings Services – BVIU assists school districts with audiological screenings through the school nurse screening protocols. Each school nurse facilitates rapid hearing screenings with retests when appropriate.
- Auditory Processing Services – This service includes screenings of varying types and lengths to children who are ages 7 to 14 years. Screening results are shared with district personnel who ensure students receive appropriate rehabilitation and assistance. Referral forms are below.
- Hearing Support Services – This service provides instruction and support for students with documented hearing loss in developing speech reading, literacy, developing auditory language, and self-advocacy skills, as well as academic support in an inclusive educational program. Referral forms for hearing support services and hearing assistive technology are below.
- Individual Audiological Evaluation Services – Audiological Services provides evaluations to children in Beaver County. Evaluations are provided for infants/preschool through school age children to assist in determining the nature, severity, and educational implications of an existing and/or new found hearing loss.
- Determination of Need for Hearing Assistive Technology – BVIU provides audiological evaluations to children in Beaver County. Evaluations are provided for infants/preschool through school age children to assist in determining the nature, severity and educational implications of an existing and/or new found hearing loss. Recommendations are then given to the student’s team which may include appropriate instructional strategies, environmental accommodations, and appropriate amplification. Appropriate referrals to other agencies are also made if warranted. Below is a referral form for individual evaluation requestions.
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