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Using Hearing Assistive Technology Devices at Home

Home Use of Hearing Assistance Technology (HAT)

Scenario	Use the HAT?	Who Should Use The Microphone?
Meal Time	Yes!	Pass the microphone amongst family members to help the child follow the conversation.
Driving In The Car: Child Back Seat	Yes!	The person in the front seat.
Reading Books	Yes!	The person reading the book.
Watching TV	Yes!	Place microphone by the TV speaker or plug in device adapter cable to the headphone jack and transmitter.
Playing With Toys And Games	Yes!	Whoever is playing with the child. If multiple people are playing together, the microphone should be passed.
Sporting Events	Yes!	The child’s coach or instructor should use the microphone.