Aural Rehabilitation

 

Aural rehabilitation (AR) is a multi-faceted approach, taking care of all aspects of an individual's hearing loss. Dr. Schwalbach and Dr. Murray firmly believe that people will be more successful in remediating their hearing loss if they have the right tools and information. AR involves appropriate amplification (such as hearing aids or assistive listening devices), and counseling to learn effective communication strategies and how to best approach different listening situations. In some cases, auditory training therapy, lip reading training, or other programs may be warranted. Family members are encouraged to take part in the entire process so that they can understand the hearing loss and learn how they can best communicate with someone that has problems hearing.