Phonak solutions for children with unilateral hearing loss
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Phonak solutions for children with unilateral hearing loss Hearing instruments, Roger Focus and CROS

Unilateral hearing loss (UHL) affects 3 out of 100 school-aged children.1 Researchers have also found that up to 40% of children with UHL fail one or more grades and/or require additional assistance in the classroom, despite having normal cognitive abilities.2 Since such kids have to make a constant effort to listen, yet still cannot always hear the teacher, they can become withdrawn and therefore be at greater risk of social and emotional difficulties.3 UHL is defined as normal hearing in one ear and a hearing loss in the other, which can range from mild to profound. Meanwhile single sided...

Current solutions for the management of UHL Hearing instrument solutions According to the American Academy of Audiology’s (AAA) Clinical Practice Guidelines on Pediatric Amplification,4 “children with aidable unilateral hearing loss should be considered candidates for hearing instrument amplification in the impaired ear due to evidence for potential developmental and academic delays.” Roger or FM technology The AAA’s guidelines recommend a wireless microphone system such as Roger or FM technology, “may be preferable in classroom situations to the CROS arrangement.” This solution can provide...

Hearing instrument technology It is recommended that children with an aidable UHL should be considered candidates for hearing instrument amplification. Exclusively designed for children, Phonak Sky Q offers a solution for every hearing loss. Phonak Sky Q comes in four different models and three performance levels (Premium 90, Advanced 70, and Standard 50). Driven by the processing power of Phonak Quest technology, Phonak Sky Q also features SoundRecover. This proprietary non-linear frequency compression algorithm is proven to provide children with maximum access to high-frequency speech...

CROS technology The AAA recommends Contralateral Routing of Signal (CROS) or bone conduction devices for children with severe or profound unilateral hearing losses and normal hearing in the other ear, or Single Sided Deafness.4 The Phonak CROS portfolio consists of cosmetically attractive wireless transmitters that are suitable for children with an unaidable hearing loss on one side. These transmitters can be combined with any Phonak Quest or Spice+ wireless hearing instrument, including Phonak Sky Q, to create a comfortable and effective CROS system. • Cable-free – 100% wireless audio...

The Phonak CROS approach Ear with little or no hearing Phonak CROS (transmitter) Ear with better hearing Phonak hearing instrument (receiver) The audio signal is sent wirelessly to the receiver, a wireless Phonak hearing instrument, worn on the better ear. The robust transmission protocol ensures that the signal remains stable at all times, free from disturbing interference and without the need of cables or audio shoes. “ ollowing a trial period, the digital CROS hearing F instruments provided significant improvements in fixed-intensity speech recognition in noise performance and subjective...

Style meets substance The Phonak CROS portfolio offers discreet and cosmetically appealing models in a variety of styles and colors. during fitting Phonak CROSa) Phonak CROS H20b) CROS Retention - perfect for quick and easy demonstration CROS SlimTube - offers a secure fit while keeping the ear cana completely open CROS Tip - custom made solution designed specifically for Phonak CROS BTEs Beach Beige Sand Beige Amber Beige Silver Gray Graphite Gray Velvet Black Pure Transparent Purple Transparent Blue Transparent Mocha Taupe Chocolate Brown Midnight Black Mid Cloud Gray Silver Shadow Ocean...

Wireless microphone technology According to the AAA’s pediatric guidelines, children with unilateral deafness may be better served by a wireless microphone system such as Roger or FM - than a CROS arrangement when listening in class. This is due to the increased signal-to-noise ratio a wireless microphone system can achieve. Focus on performance Roger Focus is a discreet and highly comfortable behind-theear receiver, which the AAA recommends should be fitted to the normal hearing ear of children with UHL or SSD. Roger digital technology surpasses all of today’s existing FM and digital...

“ ecause we know children with UHL have the greatest difficulty in noisy B situations and at a distance, increasing the signal-to-noise ratio is clearly an advantage for them in academic situations and may be beneficial in listening environments outside of school.” Mackay, S. (2008). Frequency Modulated (FM) considerations for children with minimal/mild or unilateral hearing loss. Perspectives on Hearing and Hearing Disorders in Childhood vol 18. pp. 10-18. % Correct words *  tatistically significant increase S Speech-in-noise results for 15 children using Roger Focus vs no device Maximum...

Roger compatible microphones Whatever a child’s particular listening needs are, there is a Roger microphone to match, whether used with Roger Focus, or a receiver attached to a Phonak Quest hearing aid such as Phonak Sky Q. Roger inspiro Roger inspiro is a durable teacher microphone that is already used in thousands of classrooms around the world. It offers a one-click connection to receivers, simplified menus, and programmable shortcut keys. Used by: teachers, parents of young children. Roger Pen The inconspicuous Roger Pen enables young listeners to hear and understand speech in loud...

Focus on fun When it comes to bringing a smile to a child’s face, there’s nothing quite like color. It’s with this in mind that Roger Focus is offered in no less than 17 colors. Q1 Petrol P1 Sand Beige P2 Amber Beige Q3 Caribbean Pirate P9 Ruby Q7 Royal Purple Transparent Q4 Dragon Orange 13 Pure Transparent P4 Chestnut P8 Velvet Black Q2 Electric Green Q6 Blue Lagoon Transparent Meet Leo Introducing Leo the lion, our friendly new pediatric mascot. This adorable lion cub is the perfect way to introduce hearing solutions to children. Learn more at www.phonakpro.com/leo Phonak solutions for...