The Resource Center provides free audiology services to children from birth to age 21. Free consultations and in-service trainings are also available. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Resource Center or call 573-592-2592.
Services
Infant Hearing Screenings
All children born in Missouri are required to have a hearing screening at birth. If your child was born in a hospital, the screening was likely done before discharge. If your child was born outside of a hospital or did not pass the initial screening, the Resource Center can provide an otoacoustic emissions or auditory brainstem response infant hearing screening at the office. Tests take about 10 to 15 minutes and require that the infant is quiet or sleeping.
Comprehensive Hearing Evaluations
If you suspect your child may have a hearing loss, it is important to seek proper evaluation by an audiologist. The purpose of a hearing test is to identify and measure the sensitivity of hearing and establish the type and degree of any hearing loss. Comprehensive evaluations include otoscopy, tympanometry, and air and bone conduction testing with speech reception thresholds and word discrimination. The Resource Center's audiologist can evaluate infants and children to age 21. Different techniques can be used based on the child’s age and abilities.
Hearing Aids
- Hearing Aid Selection Counseling
- Hearing Aid Programming
- Hearing Aid Cleaning and Repair
Earmolds
Earmold Impressions and Hearing Aid Fittings
Consulting
The audiologist is available to consult with families, school districts, hearing loss professionals, and other organizations regarding hearing loss, audiological evaluations, hearing aids, cochlear implants, listening environment, FM amplification, auditory processing disorder, and related concerns. Please contact the Resource Center for further information.
In-Service Training
The audiologist is available to provide in-service training to your school district or organization. Presentation topics are customized based on your needs. Please contact the Resource Center for further information.