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Semin Hear 2011; 32(2): 189-195
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1277241
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1277241
Hearing Aids for Children with Auditory Processing Disorders?
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Publication History
Publication Date:
18 July 2011 (online)
ABSTRACT
This article provides a review of the rationale for using hearing aids with children diagnosed with auditory processing disorders (APD). In addition, it summarizes the results of a study that considered how hearing aids may be configured to meet the needs of children with APD.
KEYWORDS
Auditory processing disorder - hearing aids - open-ear fittings - noise reduction - directional microphone
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Francis KukPh.D.
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