Despite the many advances in FM technology, the benefits of FM systems are often not realized because the equipment has not been verified by the audiologist; furthermore, teachers may not recognize the benefits or have convenient operating instructions and troubleshooting guidelines. Several resources to enhance optimal use of FM systems will be presented including demonstrations of several online tools.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course participants will be able to demonstrate the rationale for using FM systems through audio demonstrations that can be accessed via the internet.
- After this course participants will be able to measure the electroacoustic benefit afforded by FM systems using manufacturer recommended protocols.
- After this course participants will be able to objectively measure benefit of using FM systems through behavioral measures that can be conducted either in a soundbooth or a quiet room.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Rationale for using FM Systems |
| 15-30 Minutes | Issues re: Electroacoustic Verification of FM Benefit |
| 30-45 Minutes | Issues re: Behavioral Verification of FM Benefit |
| 45-60 Minutes | Summary, Questions and Answers |
Presented By
Linda K. Thibodeau
PhD CCC-A/SLP
Dr. Linda Thibodeau is a Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas in the Audiology Doctoral program since 1996. She teaches courses in Pediatric Aural Habilitation and conducts research with wireless assistive technology. She serves as a consultant to several school districts and hearing aid manufacturers and co-chairs the ANSI committee for Electroacoustic Evaluation of Hearing Assistive Devices/Systems.
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