title: Selecting amplification characteristics for young hearing-impaired children.
abstract: The task of selecting the electroacoustic characteristics of hearing aids for young hearing-impaired children continues to challenge many clinical audiologists. The rationale for a theoretically based approach to this problem is presented. Additionally, issues related to the choice of an idealized speech spectrum for a theoretical selection model are considered in relation to the acoustic environment and auditory needs of young hearing-impaired children. Finally, the preliminary version of a computer assisted speech spectrum approach, which facilitates the initial selection of frequency/gain and frequency/SSPL characteristics is presented.
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003201:Computers; D006310:Hearing Aids / Q000592:standards; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007804:Language Development; D008144:Loudness Perception; D010898:Pitch Perception; D013067:Speech Perception