Researchers and clinicians are developing more accurate techniques for selecting and fitting hearing aids for infants and young children.

About Hearing Aids

Boys Town National Research Hospital provides parents with a variety of information on hearing aids.

Hearing Aids and How They Work
A hearing aid is a small, electronic device that amplifies sound. There are many considerations when choosing the best style of amplification for a person's needs, including the type, degree and shape of the hearing loss, as well as the manual dexterity and activity level of the person.

Choosing Hearing Aids: What You Should Know
Hearing loss has many causes. Hearing aids can often reduce the effects of hearing loss. There are many decisions to be made when selecting hearing aids. The Audiology Department at Boys Town National Research Hospital provides a comprehensive approach that will help you make the best decision.

What to Ask a Hearing Aid Dispenser Before Buying
An important part of successful hearing aid use is finding a hearing aid dispenser who not only provides the right hearing aid, but offers a variety of services that provide for your total hearing health care. These questions may help you find a dispenser who will best meet your needs.

Selecting Hearing Aids for Infants and Children
Hearing loss can affect communication. Understanding hearing loss and the role hearing instruments can play is helpful in making informed decisions.

Digital Hearing Aids
Computer integrated circuits, which are now used in digital hearing instruments, provide more options to better meet the needs of people with hearing loss. There are many digital hearing instruments available from various manufacturers, each with different capabilities.

FM Systems for the Classroom
FM systems may help children with hearing aids hear better in the classroom. There is a large variety of systems available for parents, students, school personnel and audiologist to choose from. The Hospital's Audiology Department can help in the selection of a system to meet the individual child's needs.